13 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Puerto Rico, Bolivia (TAM-07)

Puerto Rico, BoliviaFlight

On July 4, 1966, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration TAM-07) operated by TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano was involved in an aviation accident near Puerto Rico, Bolivia in flight. 13 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft traveling from Riberalta to Cobija crashed in the Pando region of Bolivia, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

A flight operating between Riberalta and Cobija ended in a fatal accident within the state of Pando. The aircraft went down in the vicinity of Puerto Rico, with the wreckage later discovered in an area near the Rio Orthon River. At the time of the impact, the specific circumstances surrounding the descent were not immediately determined.

There were 13 fatalities recorded following the crash, as all individuals on board perished in the accident.

Findings

The precise cause of the crash remains unknown at this time, as the investigation into the flight's final moments is ongoing. The wreckage was located in a remote area near the riverbank, but no specific mechanical or environmental factors have been officially confirmed.