Crash of a Douglas DC-6A in La China

Date & Time: Oct 6, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-6
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1336
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
44617
YOM:
1955
Location:
La China
All Bolivia
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at La China Airstrip, one of the four engine exploded and caught fire. The crew stopped the aircraft and was able to evacuate the cabin before the airplane would be destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Engine explosion upon landing for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Convair CV-440-86 Metropolitan in La China

Date & Time: Jan 19, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-440 Metropolitan
Operator:
Registration:
CP-925
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
424
YOM:
1957
Location:
La China
All Bolivia
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at La China Airport, the captain decided to abandon the takeoff and to initiate an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran, struck several obstacles and came to rest. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
At the time of the accident, the total weight of the aircraft was above the MTOW taking into consideration the existing conditions such as outside temperature and runway length.
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