Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 600 in Guayaramerín

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1994 at 0700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CP-2165
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Guayaramerín – San Joaquín
MSN:
10592
YOM:
1979
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
36
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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 Convair CV-440 Metropolitan in El Triunfo

Date & Time: Nov 3, 1993
Operator:
Registration:
CP-2212
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Santa Rosa de Yacuma - La Paz
MSN:
330
YOM:
1956
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Six minutes after takeoff from Santa Rosa de Yacuma Airport, en route to La Paz, the flight engineer informed the captain that the left engine caught fire. The crew shut down the engine and feathered its propeller. The captain decided to attempt an emergency landing on an abandoned airfield located in El Triunfo, about 24 km north of Santa Rosa de Yacuma Airport. After landing, the aircraft rolled for about 100 metres when the left main gear collapsed. The aircraft veered to the left and rolled for few dozen metres before coming to rest, bursting into flames. All three crew members escaped uninjured and the fire partially destroyed the left part of the aircraft.
Probable cause:
Fire of the left engine after takeoff for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando in San Borja

Date & Time: Sep 13, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1848
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
San Borja - Josuiani
MSN:
26999
YOM:
1944
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport, while in initial climb, the left engine caught fire. The crew shut down the engine and feathered its propeller but was unable to extinguish the fire. Unable to return, the crew attempted an emergency landing in a field located near Aurora. The aircraft came to rest, bursting into flames. All three crew members escaped uninjured.
Probable cause:
Engine fire for unknown reasons.

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 Swearingen SA227AC Metro III in Trinidad

Date & Time: Nov 12, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N3044J
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Trinidad - Cochabamba
MSN:
AC-466
YOM:
1981
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft deviated to the right and eventually veered off runway. While contacting soft ground, the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft came to rest. All 16 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-65-DL in San Juan Ranch

Date & Time: Nov 2, 1992
Registration:
CP-1960
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
San Juan Ranch - San Juan Ranch
MSN:
18993
YOM:
1943
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local test flight after the right engine has been replaced. After takeoff, while in initial climb, the left engine lost power and smoke came out. The crew decided to return but was unable to maintain a safe altitude. In such conditions, the captain decided to attempt an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a swampy area near the airport. All three occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-80 Queen Air in La Ponderosa

Date & Time: Aug 22, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1039
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
MSN:
LD-143
YOM:
1963
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a field. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-55-CK Commando in Beni

Date & Time: May 14, 1991 at 1442 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1617
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Estancia La Esperanza – La Paz
MSN:
253
YOM:
1945
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Estancia La Esperanza to La Paz, while cruising at an altitude of 5,000 feet, the right engine failed. The crew reduced his altitude and diverted to Beni to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft belly landed and slid for few dozen meters before coming to rest. All five occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine in flight for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Troopship 400M near San Pablo: 20 killed

Date & Time: Feb 13, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
TAM-95
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
10601
YOM:
1980
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
33
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
20
Circumstances:
The aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of San Pablo. At least 20 occupants were killed while 18 others were injured.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130 Hercules in Guayaramerín: 24 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1989 at 1400 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
TAM-62
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Guayaramerín – Santa Cruz
MSN:
3187
YOM:
1958
Country:
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
18
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
24
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, of the engine failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed in a dense wooded area. Four occupants were injured while 24 others were killed, among them women and children.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons.