Region
South America

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 200 in Apolo: 7 killed

Date & Time: Apr 21, 1995
Type of aircraft:
Casa 212 Aviocar
Operator:
Registration:
EB-50
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
369
YOM:
1987
Location:
Apolo
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
In unknown circumstances, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located near Apolo. All seven occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 207A Skywagon in Santa Cruz: 10 killed

Date & Time: Mar 28, 1995
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Guillermo Justiniano
Registration:
CP-1947
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Santa Cruz – Santa Ana del Yacuma
Location:
Santa Cruz-El Trompillo
Santa Cruz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from El Trompillo Airport, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent, struck a tree and crashed onto several houses located in a populated area by the airport. Debris were found on a large area and all seven occupants were killed as well as three people on the ground. Five other people on the ground were injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of control following an engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130B Hercules in Trinidad

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1994
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
TAM-67
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Trinidad - Trinidad
MSN:
3581
YOM:
1960
Location:
Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training at Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz Airport. Upon takeoff, the aircraft lost height and crash landed by the runway. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It is believed that the loss of control occurred at liftoff while the crew was attempting a 3-engine takeoff.

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)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Guayaramerín – San Joaquín
MSN:
10592
YOM:
1979
Location:
Guayaramerín
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
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
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-440 Metropolitan
Operator:
Registration:
CP-2212
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Santa Rosa de Yacuma - La Paz
MSN:
330
YOM:
1956
Location:
El Triunfo
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
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:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1848
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
San Borja - Josuiani
MSN:
26999
YOM:
1944
Location:
San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
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 Rockwell Grand Commander 690 in Camacho

Date & Time: Aug 9, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Grand Commander 690
Operator:
Servicios y Transportes Aéreos Petroleros - STAP
Registration:
CP-1016
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
La Paz - Camacho
MSN:
690-11053
YOM:
1973
Location:
Camacho
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing, the single engine aircraft deviated to the right, causing the right main gear to struck a ditch and to be torn off. The aircraft came to rest on its belly and was damaged beyond repair. All seven occupants escaped with minor injuries.

Crash of a Douglas DC-6B in Laja

Date & Time: Jun 20, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-6
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1651
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
44433
YOM:
1954
Location:
Laja
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:
Shortly after takeoff from La Paz-El Alto Airport, while in initial climb, the engine n°2 caught fire. The crew was unable to extinguish the fire and the captain shut down the engine and feathered its propeller. He maintained a low level then attempted an emergency landing in a wasteland located near Laja, about 18 km west of El Alto Airport. Following a 'normal' landing, the crew stopped the aircraft and evacuated the cabin. The fire spread to the left wing but was eventually contained.
Probable cause:
Fire on engine n°2 shortly after takeoff 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:
Douglas DC-6
Operator:
Compañia Aérea Nacional - CAN
Registration:
CP-1654
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Santa Rosa de Yacuma - La Esperanza
MSN:
43035
YOM:
1947
Location:
Santa Rosa de Yacuma
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
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:
Swearingen SA227 Metro III
Operator:
Registration:
N3044J
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Trinidad - Cochabamba
MSN:
AC-466
YOM:
1981
Location:
Trinidad
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
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.
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