Region
South America

Crash of a Junkers JU.86Z-7 in Cochabamba

Date & Time: Dec 14, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Junkers JU.86
Operator:
Registration:
Mariscal Sucre
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Santa Cruz – Cochabamba
MSN:
0240
YOM:
1937
Location:
Cochabamba
Cochabamba
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Cochabamba Airport, both engines failed due to fuel exhaustion. The airplane named 'Mariscal Sucre' crash landed short of runway and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.

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.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3mce in Tapacarí: 13 killed

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Junkers JU.52
Operator:
Registration:
Chorolque
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Cochabamba – La Paz
MSN:
4018
YOM:
1932
Location:
Tapacarí
Cochabamba
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Cochabamba, bound to the west, the three engine aircraft impacted the slope of a mountain located near the village of Tapacarí. The aircraft was destroyed and all 13 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Sikorsky S-38B in Colquiri

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1935
Type of aircraft:
Sikorsky S-38
Operator:
Registration:
El Marihui
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Trinidad – Todos Santos
MSN:
114-11
YOM:
1929
Location:
Colquiri
Cochabamba
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Trinidad to Todos Santos, the crew encountered problems and attempted an emergency landing in Aguas Negras, near the Rio Sécure, State of Beni. The float plane came to rest in a muddy field. Both pilots Armando Suárez and Sergio Ríos Toro later obtained help and were able to leave. While approaching Colquiri, weather conditions deteriorated and the aircraft hit a mountain slope and was wrecked. Both pilots were injured, Sergio Ríos Toro more seriously. The aircraft did not have any registration but was named 'El Marihui'.

Crash of a Junkers W.34ci in Santa Cruz

Date & Time: May 25, 1935
Type of aircraft:
Junkers W.34
Operator:
Registration:
FAB-103
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz
MSN:
2609
YOM:
1930
Location:
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
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. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Ford 5 in Villamontes: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 26, 1932
Type of aircraft:
Ford 5
Operator:
Registration:
Cruz del Sur
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
5-AT-113
YOM:
1932
Location:
Villamontes
Tarija
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a cargo flight, carrying two crew members and a load of various equipment for the Army. The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances, killing both occupants.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in Cochabamba: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Junkers F.13
Operator:
Registration:
El Oriente
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Santa Cruz – Cochabamba
MSN:
769
YOM:
1925
Location:
Cochabamba
Cochabamba
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
On final approach to Cochabamba, the aircraft collided with power cables and crashed. The pilot Artur Schneider, the mechanic Román and two passengers were killed.

Crash of a Breguet 19 in San José

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Breguet 19
Operator:
Registration:
Potosí
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Puerto Suárez – Santa Cruz
Location:
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot, Major Lemaltre, was performing a solo flight from Puerto Suárez to Santa Cruz. On descent, the engine failed. He attempted to make an emergency landing when the aircraft stalled and crashed in a plantation located on a hillside, some 40 km southeast of the airport. While the pilot was injured, the aircraft named 'Potosí' was damaged beyond repair. The mishap occurred somewhere in December 1928, exact date unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in Vacas: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 5, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Junkers F.13
Operator:
Registration:
Chaco
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Cochabamba – Santa Cruz
Location:
Vacas
Cochabamba
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
En route from Cochabamba to Santa Cruz, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Vacas. Both occupants were killed.
Crew:
Hermann Berndt, pilot.
Passenger:
Mr. Schwarz.
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