5 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Chuspipata, Bolivia (FAB-015)

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On September 14, 1982, a Cessna 402 (registration FAB-015) operated by Bolivian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Boliviana was involved in an aviation accident near Chuspipata, Bolivia in flight. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed in a mountainous region approximately 45 kilometers northeast of La Paz Airport, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred in a mountainous area situated near Chuspipata, which is located roughly 45 km northeast of La Paz Airport. The aircraft went down under circumstances that remain unidentified. There were five fatalities recorded following the impact, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished in the crash.

Findings

The specific reasons for the accident have not yet been determined, as the event occurred under unknown circumstances. No further details regarding the flight phase or the specific nature of the mechanical or environmental factors involved are currently available.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Sept 1982 Cessna 402 accident near Chuspipata, Bolivia?

An aircraft crashed in a mountainous region approximately 45 kilometers northeast of La Paz Airport, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Sept 1982 Cessna 402 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Sept 1982 involved a Cessna 402, registration FAB-015, operated by Bolivian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Boliviana, at Chuspipata, Bolivia.