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La Paz

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 C-47A-1-DK in Laja

Date & Time: Jan 19, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
TAM-30
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
11920
YOM:
1943
Location:
Laja
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:
While descending to La Paz-El Alto Airport, the crew encountered technical problems with the engines and it was decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft belly landed in a prairie located in Laja, about 18 km west of the airport, slid for few dozen meters and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Engine problems.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Laja

Date & Time: Feb 12, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
TAM-11
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Laja
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to La Paz-El Alto, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in Laja, about 18 km west of the airport. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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