La Paz

Servicios Aéreos Bolivianos - SAB

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Registration:

CP-990

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

San Borja - La Paz

MSN:

22490

YOM:

1945

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While cruising in poor weather conditions on a cargo flight from San Borja to La Paz, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of Unduavi. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the airplane was found. The wreckage was located in August 1974. There were no survivors.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-1-HI Commando in Reyes

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1973

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Servicios Aéreos Bolivianos - SAB

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Registration:

CP-749

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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HI-2

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1945

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Crashed in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DL in Caranavi

Date & Time: Sep 25, 1972

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Registration:

TAM-24

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Site:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Schedule:

La Paz - San Borja

MSN:

9207

YOM:

1943

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En route on a cargo flight from La Paz to San Borja, the crew encountered technical problems with the left engine and was cleared to divert to Caranavi for an emergency landing. After touchdown, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. While both pilots escaped uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Unknown technical issues on the left engine in flight.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-70-DL in La Paz

Date & Time: Sep 17, 1972

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CP-565

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19236

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1943

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Following engine problems, the aircraft was parked at La Paz-El Alto Airport for several days for repairs. Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames 1,135 meters past the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were injured. Rotation was completed at a speed of 74 knots.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando in La Paz

Date & Time: Aug 31, 1972

Type of aircraft:

Servicios Aéreos Bolivianos - SAB

Operator:

Registration:

CP-900

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

MSN:

30239

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1944

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Just after liftoff, during initial climb, the airplane went out of control and crashed past the runway end. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. It was engaged in a cargo flight, carrying food supply.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in La Paz

Date & Time: May 4, 1971

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Registration:

TAM-22

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Military

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La Paz - El Jovi

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Shortly after takeoff from La Paz-El Alto Airport, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field located 1,500 meters past the runway end. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and all three occupants were injured.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando in Santiago

Date & Time: Mar 2, 1971

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Registration:

CP-908

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

MSN:

33494

YOM:

1945

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Crashed in unknown circumstances.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-30-CU Commando near La Paz: 12 killed

Date & Time: Feb 17, 1971

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Registration:

TAM-60

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