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

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1997
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Transportes Aéreos Virgen del Carmen (TAVIC)
Registration:
CP-1280
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
22569
YOM:
1945
Location:
Bolivia
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Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While on a cargo flight, the crew encountered technical problems and was forced to attempt an emergency landing somewhere in east Bolivia. The aircraft crash landed and came to rest in trees, broken in two. There were no casualties. The exact date of the accident remains unknown, somewhere in 1997.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-75-DL in Bolivia: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1418
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
La Paz - Apolo
MSN:
19344
YOM:
1943
Location:
Bolivia
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Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while performing a cargo flight from La paz to Apolo. As the aircraft failed to arrive at destination, SAR operations were initiated but the wreckage was never found. It is believed the aircraft crashed in a mountain range located about 70 km north of La Paz.

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
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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 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo in Bolivia

Date & Time: May 22, 1984 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-310 Navajo
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1788
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Santa Cruz - Cerro Colorado
Location:
Bolivia
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Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Santa Cruz to Cerro Colorado, one of the engine partially failed and its temperature increased. The pilot decided to make an emergency landing. All eight occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire due to engine explosion.

Crash of a Douglas C-54Q Skymaster in Bolivia

Date & Time: Apr 28, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Transportes Aéreos Kantuta - Trak Airways
Registration:
CP-1351
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
10851
YOM:
1945
Location:
Bolivia
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Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude on a cargo flight, the crew encountered engine problems and decided to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane crash landed near the Beni River and came to rest. All five occupants escaped uninjured.
Probable cause:
Carburetor failure.

Crash of a Douglas DC-6A in La China

Date & Time: Oct 6, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-6
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1336
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
44617
YOM:
1955
Location:
La China
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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 China Airstrip, one of the four engine exploded and caught fire. The crew stopped the aircraft and was able to evacuate the cabin before the airplane would be destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Engine explosion upon landing for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Convair CV-440-86 Metropolitan in La China

Date & Time: Jan 19, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-440 Metropolitan
Operator:
Registration:
CP-925
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
424
YOM:
1957
Location:
La China
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Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at La China Airport, the captain decided to abandon the takeoff and to initiate an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran, struck several obstacles and came to rest. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
At the time of the accident, the total weight of the aircraft was above the MTOW taking into consideration the existing conditions such as outside temperature and runway length.

Crash of a Douglas C-54 Skymaster in Bolivia: 24 killed

Date & Time: Jan 10, 1974 at 1630 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
TAM-52
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Santa Rosa - La Paz
Location:
Bolivia
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Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
21
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
24
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude between Santa Rosa and La Paz in poor weather conditions, the airplane disappeared from radar screens. The crew was unable to send any distress call. SAR operations were initiated but were eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the 24 occupants was found. It is believed the aircraft crashed in an isolated mountainous area following a possible navigation error due to poor weather conditions.
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