Paraglider Crash in Puente Alto Injures Pilot and Passenger
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On January 24, 1978, a Convair CV-440 Metropolitan (registration TAM-45) operated by TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano was involved in an aviation accident near San Ramón, Bolivia during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right engine after takeoff for unknown reasons. 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.
A right engine failure shortly after takeoff from San Ramón Airport led to an emergency return. The aircraft veered off the runway and struck a hangar, killing one person inside while all occupants escaped uninjured.
A right engine failure shortly after takeoff from San Ramón Airport led to an emergency return. The aircraft veered off the runway and struck a hangar, killing one person inside while all occupants escaped uninjured.
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
The accident on 24 Jan 1978 involved a Convair CV-440 Metropolitan, registration TAM-45, operated by TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano, at San Ramón, Bolivia.
Failure of the right engine after takeoff for unknown reasons.
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