Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB Airlines

Survivors:

Site:

Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini

Schedule:

Buenos Aires - Santa Cruz

MSN:

22605/1787

YOM:

1981

Location:

Buenos Aires City

Country:

Argentina

Region:

South America

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Pax on board:

138

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The aircraft was taxiing at Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini Airport for a departure from runway 11 when the left main gear collapsed. All 146 occupants evacuated safely but the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the left main landing gear collapsed because the forward trunnion bearing support fitting broke due to intergranular corrosion.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 600 in Guayaramerín

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1994 at 0700 LT

Type of aircraft:

Fokker F27 Friendship

Operator:

Registration:

CP-2165

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Schedule:

Guayaramerín – San Joaquín

MSN:

10592

YOM:

1979

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During the takeoff roll on runway 17, at a speed of 107 knots, the right engine lost power. The crew decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance (runway 17 is 1,995 metres long), the aircraft overran, rolled for 120 metres and eventually collided with trees. All 40 occupants were rescued, among them six passengers were injured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

A filter located on a fuel line connected to the right engine was clogged, causing a momentary failure of the engine.

Crash of a Fairchild F27M on Mt Pilón: 23 killed

Date & Time: Mar 16, 1984

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild F27

Operator:

Registration:

CP-862

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Landing (descent or approach)

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Trinidad - San Borja

MSN:

127

YOM:

1968

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The crew started the descent to San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport in limited visibility when, at an altitude of 3,000 meters, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Pilón located about 80 km southwest of San Borja Airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 23 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

For unknown reasons, the crew started the descent prematurely and the accident was the result of a controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Fairchild F27J in Yacuiba: 13 killed

Date & Time: Jun 2, 1980

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild F27

Operator:

Registration:

CP-1117

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Landing (descent or approach)

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Cochabamba - Yacuiba

MSN:

118

YOM:

1965

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While approaching Yacuiba Airport, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Tapecua located few km from the airfield. All 13 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Fairchild F27J in Santa Ana del Yacuma

Date & Time: Jan 22, 1980

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild F27

Operator:

Registration:

CP-1175

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MSN:

121

YOM:

1965

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After touchdown, the airplane skidded then veered off runway and came to rest in flames in a ravine. All 30 occupants were evacuated, among them 10 were injured. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Crash of a Boeing 707-131F in Santa Cruz: 113 killed

Date & Time: Oct 13, 1976 at 1332 LT

Type of aircraft:

Boeing 707

Operator:

Registration:

N730JP

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Site:

City

Schedule:

Santa Cruz - Miami

MSN:

17671

YOM:

1959

Location:

Santa Cruz-El Trompillo

Santa Cruz

Country:

Bolivia

Region:

South America

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Total fatalities:

113

Circumstances:

After a long takeoff roll, the airplane took off from runway 32 but encountered serious difficulties to gain sufficient height. After liftoff, the airplane continued at a height of about six metres then struck successively trees, houses and power cables before crashing in a huge explosion on a soccer field located about 560 metres past the runway end. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and several houses and buildings were destroyed. All three crew members were killed as well as 110 people on the ground. 32 others were injured, most of them seriously. Weather conditions at the time of the accident were considered as marginal but did not contribute to the mishap.

Probable cause:

It was reported that the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) was unserviceable at the time of the accident while the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) contained only few information as the main cockpit mike was inoperative. Investigators confirmed that the accident was not caused by any engine failure, flight control malfunction or any structural failure. It is believed that the accident was the consequence of a poor flight preparation and wrong takeoff configuration on part of the crew who failed to select the correct takeoff speed. The following factors were considered as contributing:
- Crew fatigue,
- Wrong interpretation of the takeoff situation,
- Non interruption of the takeoff procedure.

Crash of a Douglas DC-6B on Mt Choquetanga: 74 killed

Date & Time: Sep 26, 1969 at 1510 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas DC-6

Operator:

Registration:

CP-698

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Santa Cruz - La Paz

MSN:

43273/191

YOM:

1951

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While cruising at an altitude of 15,500 feet in marginal weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Choquetanga and was totally destroyed upon impact. The wreckage was found three days later in an isolated area. All 74 occupants have been killed.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. However, it is believed it was the consequence of a controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Douglas VC-47D in Trinidad

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1968

Type of aircraft:

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Registration:

CP-734

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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