Region
South America

Crash of a Douglas C-54A-5-DC Skymaster in La Paz

Date & Time: Sep 9, 1988
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1653
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
10285
YOM:
1944
Location:
La Paz-El Alto
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:
Just after liftoff, the crew raised the landing gear when technical problems occurred on the engine. The captain decided to land back but the airplane landed on its belly and came to rest. All three occupants were uninjured.
Probable cause:
Engine problems for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-55-CK Commando on Mt Colorado: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1988
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Empresa Transportes Aéreos - ETA
Registration:
CP-1244
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
246
YOM:
1945
Location:
Mt Colorado
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Colorado located about 100 km northwest of La Paz. All nine occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3-313 in San Ignacio de Moxos

Date & Time: Dec 8, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Transportes Aéreos San Miguel - TASMI
Registration:
CP-1059
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2173
YOM:
1939
Location:
San Ignacio de Moxos
Beni
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 while taking off. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Martin 404 in Paraparau

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Martin 404
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1570
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
14167
YOM:
1952
Location:
Paraparau
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:
On final approach to Paraparau Airport, an engine failed and caught fire. Also, the crew was unable to lower the gear. The aircraft belly landed and slid for few dozen meters before coming to rest. All three crew members escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure and fire on approach for unknown reasons.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 in Santa Cruz: 14 killed

Date & Time: May 20, 1987
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1018
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Camiri - Santa Cruz
MSN:
363
YOM:
1973
Location:
Santa Cruz-El Trompillo
Santa Cruz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
While approaching Santa Cruz-El Trompillo Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with low clouds and rain showers. Too low, the airplane struck wooded and hilly terrain few km from the airport. Two passengers were rescued while 14 other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas DC-6BF in La Paz

Date & Time: May 8, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-6
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1650
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
45505
YOM:
1958
Location:
La Paz-El Alto
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:
Upon landing at La Paz-El Alto Airport, one of the main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest upside down, broken in three and bursting into flames. All three crew members were injured.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando near San Ignacio de Moxos

Date & Time: Feb 2, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Transportes Aéreos San Miguel - TASMI
Registration:
CP-909
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
22467
YOM:
1945
Location:
San Ignacio de Moxos
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the crew encountered technical problems and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed in a swampy area located 55 km northeast of San Ignacio de Moxos. All five occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando near Beni: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Sabeni - Servicios Aéreos Beni
Registration:
CP-1593
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Beni - La Paz
MSN:
32936
YOM:
1944
Location:
Beni
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Beni Airport, while climbing, the crew reported technical problems when control was lost. The aircraft lost altitude and crashed in a mountainous area located few km from Beni. The wreckage was found four days later. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo in Caimanes: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 27, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-310 Navajo
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1992
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Caimanes
Santa Cruz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Santa Cruz-Viru Viru Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in an open field located in Caimanes, about 60 km north of the airport. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Martin 404 in La Paz

Date & Time: Aug 19, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Martin 404
Operator:
Compañia Aérea Nacional - CAN
Registration:
CP-1704
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
14172
YOM:
1952
Location:
La Paz-El Alto
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:
Crashed while taking off from La Paz-El Alto Airport after an engine failed at rotation. The aircraft was destroyed and all three crew members were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.
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