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Crash of a Douglas C-47D in La Paz: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 25, 1956
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
CP-605
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
15794/32542
YOM:
1945
Location:
La Paz-El Alto
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
On final approach to La Paz-El Alto, the aircraft crashed for unknown reason few km short of runway threshold, killing both pilots.

Crash of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress in La Paz

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1955
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
CP-570
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
8296
YOM:
1944
Location:
La Paz
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on approach to La Paz-El Alto Airport. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-5-CK Commando in La Paz

Date & Time: Sep 20, 1955
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
CP-549
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
47
YOM:
1944
Location:
La Paz
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff, the airplane stalled and crashed. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando in La Paz: 27 killed

Date & Time: Sep 29, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
CB-43
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
33346
YOM:
1945
Location:
La Paz
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
24
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
27
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff from La Paz-El Alto Airport, while on a charter flight. All 27 occupants were killed.

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

Date & Time: Jan 1, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
CB-31
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
13837
YOM:
1943
Location:
La Paz
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on approach to La Paz-El Alto Airport. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F Commando in La Paz

Date & Time: Nov 15, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
CB-48
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
La Paz
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off from La Paz-El Alto Airport, while in initial climb, a technical failure occurred and the crew decided to make an emergency landing near the airport. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, both occupants were unhurt.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando in La Paz

Date & Time: Nov 8, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
CB-47
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
33245
YOM:
1945
Location:
La Paz
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crash landed for unknown reason. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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.
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