Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 600 in Guayaramerín

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1994 at 0700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CP-2165
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Guayaramerín – San Joaquín
MSN:
10592
YOM:
1979
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
36
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll on runway 17, at a speed of 107 knots, the right engine lost power. The crew decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance (runway 17 is 1,995 metres long), the aircraft overran, rolled for 120 metres and eventually collided with trees. All 40 occupants were rescued, among them six passengers were injured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
A filter located on a fuel line connected to the right engine was clogged, causing a momentary failure of the engine.

Crash of a Convair CV-440 Metropolitan in El Triunfo

Date & Time: Nov 3, 1993
Operator:
Registration:
CP-2212
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Santa Rosa de Yacuma - La Paz
MSN:
330
YOM:
1956
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Six minutes after takeoff from Santa Rosa de Yacuma Airport, en route to La Paz, the flight engineer informed the captain that the left engine caught fire. The crew shut down the engine and feathered its propeller. The captain decided to attempt an emergency landing on an abandoned airfield located in El Triunfo, about 24 km north of Santa Rosa de Yacuma Airport. After landing, the aircraft rolled for about 100 metres when the left main gear collapsed. The aircraft veered to the left and rolled for few dozen metres before coming to rest, bursting into flames. All three crew members escaped uninjured and the fire partially destroyed the left part of the aircraft.
Probable cause:
Fire of the left engine after takeoff for unknown reasons.

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

Date & Time: Sep 13, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1848
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
San Borja - Josuiani
MSN:
26999
YOM:
1944
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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.
Probable cause:
Engine fire for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 690 in Camacho

Date & Time: Aug 9, 1993
Registration:
CP-1016
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
La Paz - Camacho
MSN:
690-11053
YOM:
1973
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing, the single engine aircraft deviated to the right, causing the right main gear to struck a ditch and to be torn off. The aircraft came to rest on its belly and was damaged beyond repair. All seven occupants escaped with minor injuries.

Crash of a Douglas DC-6B in Laja

Date & Time: Jun 20, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1651
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
44433
YOM:
1954
Location:
Country:
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 DC-6 in Santa Rosa de Yacuma

Date & Time: Mar 8, 1993 at 0710 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
CP-1654
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Santa Rosa de Yacuma - La Esperanza
MSN:
43035
YOM:
1947
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, prior to V1 speed, the engine n°2 caught fire and exploded. The crew abandoned the takeoff maneuver and initiate an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest, bursting into flames. All four occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was destroyed by fire. The crew was flying to La Esperanza to pick up a load of meat.
Probable cause:
Engine fire and explosion for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Swearingen SA227AC Metro III in Trinidad

Date & Time: Nov 12, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N3044J
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Trinidad - Cochabamba
MSN:
AC-466
YOM:
1981
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft deviated to the right and eventually veered off runway. While contacting soft ground, the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft came to rest. All 16 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-65-DL in San Juan Ranch

Date & Time: Nov 2, 1992
Registration:
CP-1960
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
San Juan Ranch - San Juan Ranch
MSN:
18993
YOM:
1943
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local test flight after the right engine has been replaced. After takeoff, while in initial climb, the left engine lost power and smoke came out. The crew decided to return but was unable to maintain a safe altitude. In such conditions, the captain decided to attempt an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a swampy area near the airport. All three occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-80 Queen Air in La Ponderosa

Date & Time: Aug 22, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1039
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
MSN:
LD-143
YOM:
1963
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a field. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of a Convair CV-440-80 Metropolitan in Mt Chacaltaya: 10 killed

Date & Time: Aug 21, 1992
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1961
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Santa Ana del Yacuma - La Paz
MSN:
405
YOM:
1957
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Santa Ana del Yacuma to La Paz, carrying seven passengers, three crew members and a load of meat. While descending to La Paz-El Alto Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and limited visibility when the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Chacaltaya (5,421 metres high) located 19 km north of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all 10 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain after the crew initiated the descent prematurely.