Six dead in Bolivia military plane crash during 'civic action' flight

A Bolivian military aircraft crashed in the central region of Cochabamba on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of six individuals. The Cessna FAB-409, belonging to the Bolivian Air Force (FAB), was on a "civic action support" flight when the accident occurred.

The Ministry of Defense confirmed that the victims comprised four military personnel and two civilians. The ministry expressed its "deep sorrow to the families and comrades of the crew who lost their lives fulfilling their duty to the homeland."

The FAB stated that the aircraft departed from El Alto International Airport near La Paz and was headed for Cochabamba. Contact with the plane was lost during the flight, prompting the declaration of an INCERFA (uncertainty phase) alert. Search protocols were immediately activated, leading to the discovery of the crashed aircraft in the Cerro Sayari sector.

An investigation into the accident's cause has been initiated by the Aeronautical Accident Investigation Board. The Ministry of Defense also noted that the aircraft had recently completed a humanitarian mission, transporting sick children with cancer from Oruro to specialized centers amid ongoing road blockades.

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deep sorrow to the families and comrades of the crew who lost their lives fulfilling their duty to the homeland.