Remains of private aircraft found in Cochabamba: Pilot and co-pilot deaths confirmed
The pilot and co-pilot of a private plane that crashed this Monday in the Cochabamba region, in central Bolivia, were found lifeless, reported the Minister of Public Works, Services and Housing, Mauricio Zamora. EFE The pilot Carlos Moyano and co-pilot Julio Sardán died in the accident of the Cessna Citation aircraft with registration CP-3243 in Cochabamba, Zamora indicated, according to a press release from his office.
TL;DR
- Pilot Carlos Moyano and co-pilot Julio Sardán died in a private plane crash in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
- The aircraft, a Cessna Citation CP-3243, crashed in a wooded area between Cochabamba city and Chimoré.
- The plane departed from El Alto airport and was en route to Santa Cruz.
- Communication was lost about 30 minutes after takeoff, and the plane began flying in circles before disappearing from radar.
- Search and rescue operations involved the Bolivian Air Force.
- A preliminary hypothesis suggests cabin depressurization caused the pilots to lose consciousness.