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Aircraft Crash on Mt Huaricollo: All 12 Occupants Rescued (CP-2412)

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On January 21, 2005, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration CP-2412) operated by Línea Aérea Amaszonas was involved in an aviation accident near Colquiri, Bolivia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control following an excessive accumulation of ice/frost while flying in freezing fog conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed on Mt Huaricollo after 45 minutes in flight from La Paz to Sucre. All 12 occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was destroyed due to ice accumulation.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A single-engine aircraft departed from La Paz-El Alto Airport at 0915 local time, operating a scheduled service to Sucre. The flight carried a total of 12 occupants, consisting of 10 passengers and 2 pilots. ## Accident Sequence and Outcome Approximately 45 minutes after departure, the flight crew reported encountering icing conditions. Following this report, the aircraft began to lose altitude and subsequently crashed on the slope of Mt Huaricollo. Despite the severity of the impact, all 12 individuals on board were successfully rescued. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a loss of control. This loss of control occurred as a result of an excessive accumulation of ice and frost while the aircraft was flying in freezing fog conditions.

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What happened in the 21 Jan 2005 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Colquiri, Bolivia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed on Mt Huaricollo after 45 minutes in flight from La Paz to Sucre. All 12 occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was destroyed due to ice accumulation.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Jan 2005 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Jan 2005 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration CP-2412, operated by Línea Aérea Amaszonas, at Colquiri, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control following an excessive accumulation of ice/frost while flying in freezing fog conditions.

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