No fatalities

2018-11-22: Boeing 737-500 (OB-2041-P) — Peruvian Airlines — La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia

La Paz-El Alto, BoliviaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 22, 2018, a Boeing 737-500 (registration OB-2041-P) operated by Peruvian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered OB-2041-P
Aircraft registered OB-2041-P. Photo: Primx28 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

On a scheduled flight from Lima to La Paz, both main landing gear collapsed after touchdown. All 127 occupants evacuated safely, with no injuries reported. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview

The aircraft, operating a scheduled service from Lima to La Paz with an intermediate stop in Cuzco, was carrying 122 passengers and a crew of five. After an uneventful flight from Cuzco-Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport, the crew completed the approach to La Paz-El Alto Airport.

Landing and Gear Collapse

Following touchdown on runway 10, the crew initiated the braking procedure. At that moment, both main landing gear collapsed. The airplane subsequently slid on its belly for several dozen meters before coming to rest on the runway.

Occupant Evacuation and Injuries

All 127 occupants evacuated the aircraft safely, and no injuries were reported. The touchdown was described as normal.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained damage beyond repair.