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Crash of a Douglas DC-6 in Santa Rosa de Yacuma

Date & Time: Mar 8, 1993 at 0710 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
CP-1654
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Santa Rosa de Yacuma - La Esperanza
MSN:
43035
YOM:
1947
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, prior to V1 speed, the engine n°2 caught fire and exploded. The crew abandoned the takeoff maneuver and initiate an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest, bursting into flames. All four occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was destroyed by fire. The crew was flying to La Esperanza to pick up a load of meat.
Probable cause:
Engine fire and explosion for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Martin 404 in La Paz

Date & Time: Aug 19, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
CP-1704
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
14172
YOM:
1952
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed while taking off from La Paz-El Alto Airport after an engine failed at rotation. The aircraft was destroyed and all three crew members were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.