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Cargo Aircraft Runway Excursion After Emergency Diversion in Bolivia (TAM-24)

Caranavi, BoliviaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 25, 1972, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration TAM-24) operated by TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano was involved in an aviation accident near Caranavi, Bolivia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Unknown technical issues on the left engine in flight. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft diverted to Caranavi after left-engine problems on a La Paz–San Borja flight. It veered off the runway after landing; both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview A cargo aircraft operating en route from La Paz to San Borja experienced technical problems with its left engine. The crew was cleared to divert to Caranavi for an emergency landing. After touchdown, the aircraft went out of control, veered off the runway, and came to rest. Both pilots escaped uninjured, while the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Probable Cause The official investigation identified unknown technical issues on the left engine in flight as the probable cause. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location beyond the named cities and airport was provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Sept 1972 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Caranavi, Bolivia?

A cargo aircraft diverted to Caranavi after left-engine problems on a La Paz–San Borja flight. It veered off the runway after landing; both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Sept 1972 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Sept 1972 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration TAM-24, operated by TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano, at Caranavi, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Unknown technical issues on the left engine in flight.

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