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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 Douglas C-47A-75-DL in Bolivia: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1418
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
La Paz - Apolo
MSN:
19344
YOM:
1943
Location:
Bolivia
All Bolivia
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while performing a cargo flight from La paz to Apolo. As the aircraft failed to arrive at destination, SAR operations were initiated but the wreckage was never found. It is believed the aircraft crashed in a mountain range located about 70 km north of La Paz.

Crash of a Martin 404 in Apolo: 10 killed

Date & Time: Dec 12, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Martin 404
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1440
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
14114
YOM:
1951
Location:
Apolo
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Apolo Airport, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames in an open field. A passenger was seriously injured while 10 other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3mde near Sorata: 8 killed

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Junkers JU.52
Operator:
Registration:
CB-18
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
La Paz – Apolo
MSN:
4009
YOM:
1932
Location:
Sorata
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The three engine airplane departed La Paz-El Alto on a cargo flight to Apolo, carrying five passengers and a crew of three. While cruising in marginal weather conditions, the airplane impacted the slope of a mountain and crashed near Sorata. All eight occupants were killed.
Crew:
Mr. Kudriavzeff, pilot,
Mr. Melcan, copilot,
Mr. Rosetti, radio operator.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Junkers W.33 in La Paz: 6 killed

Date & Time: Mar 13, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Junkers W.33
Operator:
Registration:
CB-20
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
City
Schedule:
Apolo – La Paz
Location:
La Paz-El Alto
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
On approach to La Paz-El Alto Airport, the crew encountered very bad weather conditions with thunderstorm and heavy rain. Control was lost and the aircraft named 'Sajama' crashed in the district of Cuibaja. Two passengers were injured and six other occupants were killed.
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