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Crash of a Douglas C-47A-70-DL in La Paz

Date & Time: Sep 17, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
CP-565
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
19236
YOM:
1943
Location:
La Paz-El Alto
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following engine problems, the aircraft was parked at La Paz-El Alto Airport for several days for repairs. Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames 1,135 meters past the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were injured. Rotation was completed at a speed of 74 knots.

Crash of a Curtiss CW-20T Commando in San Pedro Richard

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
CP-752
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
San Pedro Richard – La Paz
MSN:
22544
YOM:
1945
Location:
San Pedro Richard (Laguna Portia)
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at San Pedro Richard Airfield (grassy runway) located west of Laguna Portia, Beni, the crew encountered technical problems with the left engine whose propeller oversped. As the end of the runway was approaching, the pilot-in-command decided to continue the takeoff roll when the airplane overran and went through a dip area. The left main gear collapsed, causing the left engine to struck the ground and to be torn off. The airplane came to rest 80 meters further and came to rest. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine problems on takeoff for undetermined reason.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando in La Paz

Date & Time: Aug 31, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Servicios Aéreos Bolivianos - SAB
Registration:
CP-900
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
30239
YOM:
1944
Location:
La Paz-El Alto
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff, during initial climb, the airplane went out of control and crashed past the runway end. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. It was engaged in a cargo flight, carrying food supply.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in La Paz

Date & Time: May 4, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
TAM-22
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
La Paz - El Jovi
Location:
La Paz-El Alto
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from La Paz-El Alto Airport, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field located 1,500 meters past the runway end. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and all three occupants were injured.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-30-CU Commando near La Paz: 12 killed

Date & Time: Feb 17, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
TAM-60
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
La Paz – San Borja
MSN:
26683
YOM:
1943
Location:
La Paz
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
13 minutes after its takeoff from La Paz-El Alto Airport, while climbing in poor weather conditions, the airplane crashed into Mt Cunatincuta located few km from the capital city. The aircraft was destroyed and all 12 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Douglas VC-47D in Trinidad

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
CP-734
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Trinidad – La Paz
MSN:
17045/34311
YOM:
1945
Location:
Trinidad
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Trinidad Airport, the crew encountered engine problems and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a wooded area, lost its landing gear, slid for several and came to rest with its right wing partially torn off. Several occupants were injured and the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Engine problems after takeoff.

Crash of a Boeing B-17G-DL Flying Fortress in La Paz

Date & Time: Aug 17, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Boliviana de Aviación (1960)
Registration:
CP-640
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
32516
Location:
La Paz-El Alto
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances at La Paz-El Alto Airport. No casualties.

Crash of a Boeing B-17G-DL Flying Fortress in La Paz

Date & Time: Apr 13, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Compania Boliviana de Rutas Aéreas
Registration:
CP-767
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
32500
YOM:
1944
Location:
La Paz-El Alto
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances at La Paz-El Alto Airport. No casualties.

Crash of a Boeing B-17G-BO Flying Fortress in La Paz

Date & Time: Feb 7, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
CP-580
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
9300
YOM:
1943
Location:
La Paz-El Alto
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing. No casualties.
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