San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia

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San Borja - La Paz

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120

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1953

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After takeoff from San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport, while in initial climb, the copilot reported an engine failure. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in an open field located near the airport and came to rest, broken in several parts. Four people were injured and a passenger was killed.

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Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando in San Borja

Date & Time: Sep 13, 1993

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CP-1848

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San Borja - Josuiani

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26999

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1944

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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.

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Engine fire for unknown reasons.

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

Date & Time: May 6, 1984

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Transportes Aéreos San Martin

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CP-974

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Landing (descent or approach)

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22363

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1945

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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 Fairchild F27M on Mt Pilón: 23 killed

Date & Time: Mar 16, 1984

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Fairchild F27

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CP-862

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Flight

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Mountains

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Trinidad - San Borja

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127

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1968

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The crew started the descent to San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport in limited visibility when, at an altitude of 3,000 meters, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Pilón located about 80 km southwest of San Borja Airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 23 occupants were killed.

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For unknown reasons, the crew started the descent prematurely and the accident was the result of a controlled flight into terrain.

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

Date & Time: Nov 10, 1983

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Transportes Aéreos Skorpio

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CP-1077

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32968

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1944

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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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.

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Engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons.

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

Date & Time: Mar 13, 1980

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CP-1243

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15861/32609

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1945

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Shortly after takeoff, one of the engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed by the runway. There were no casualties.

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Engine failure on takeoff for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Douglas C-54D-5-DC Skymaster in San Borja

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1977

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Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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CP-1208

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10651

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1945

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During the takeoff roll, one of the left engine failed. The crew lost control of the airplane that veered off runway to the left and then collided with a parked DC-3. Both aircraft were destroyed and all seven occupants were injured.

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The cause of the engine failure could not be determined with certainty. However, the reaction of the crew to an emergency situation was inefficient due to a lack of coordination.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in San Borja: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1976 at 1544 LT

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Frigorifico Maniqui

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CP-573

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4682

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1942

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Few minutes after takeoff from San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport, the right engine failed. The crew declared an emergency landing and was cleared to return and to land on runway 18. Following an unstable approach, the airplane failed to land, passed over the runway and eventually crashed in a wooded area located past the runway end. Three passengers were injured while all seven other occupants were killed.

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Failure of the right engine after takeoff for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando in San Borja

Date & Time: Jun 6, 1975

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Transaéreos Illimani

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CP-941

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22446

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1945

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