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

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1989 at 1400 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
TAM-62
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Guayaramerín – Santa Cruz
MSN:
3187
YOM:
1958
Location:
Guayaramerín
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
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.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3-313 in San Ignacio de Moxos

Date & Time: Dec 8, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Transportes Aéreos San Miguel - TASMI
Registration:
CP-1059
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2173
YOM:
1939
Location:
San Ignacio de Moxos
Beni
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 while taking off. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando near San Ignacio de Moxos

Date & Time: Feb 2, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Transportes Aéreos San Miguel - TASMI
Registration:
CP-909
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
22467
YOM:
1945
Location:
San Ignacio de Moxos
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the crew encountered technical problems and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed in a swampy area located 55 km northeast of San Ignacio de Moxos. All five occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando near Beni: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Sabeni - Servicios Aéreos Beni
Registration:
CP-1593
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Beni - La Paz
MSN:
32936
YOM:
1944
Location:
Beni
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Beni Airport, while climbing, the crew reported technical problems when control was lost. The aircraft lost altitude and crashed in a mountainous area located few km from Beni. The wreckage was found four days later. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-20-CU Commando in San Borja

Date & Time: May 6, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Transportes Aéreos San Martin
Registration:
CP-974
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
22363
YOM:
1945
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:
After takeoff from runway 18 at San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport, while climbing, the crew reported the failure of the left engine and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. After touchdown, the crew made a ground loop at the end of the runway and the aircraft came to rest. All three crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Douglas C-54S Skymaster in Rurrenabaque: 5 killed

Date & Time: Mar 24, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1206
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
10559
YOM:
1945
Location:
Rurrenabaque
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Rurrenabaque Airport, while climbing, the four engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a wooded area. All five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that two engines lost power or failed simultaneously during initial climb.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando in San Borja

Date & Time: Nov 10, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Transportes Aéreos Skorpio
Registration:
CP-1077
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
32968
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 climbing, one of the engine failed. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed on a road located by the airport. All three crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Douglas VC-54Q in Trinidad: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jun 8, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1404
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
La Paz - Palmira
MSN:
10576
YOM:
1945
Location:
Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
En route from La Paz to Palmira, the crew was informed by ATC that Palmira Airport was closed to traffic due to poor weather conditions and was diverted to Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz Airport. On descent, the four engine airplane went out of control and crashed in flames on the slope of a mountain located few km from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
An unknown fire erupted on board during the descent and the crew lost control of the airplane after being exposed to fumes.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-20-DK in San Borja

Date & Time: Mar 13, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1243
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
15861/32609
YOM:
1945
Location:
San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia
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, one of the engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed by the runway. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on takeoff for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Fairchild F27J in Santa Ana del Yacuma

Date & Time: Jan 22, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild F27
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1175
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
121
YOM:
1965
Location:
Santa Ana del Yacuma
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
25
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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.
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