Emergency landing and runway excursion in Caranavi

No fatalities • Caranavi, Bolivia • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight traveling from La Paz to San Borja diverted to Caranavi following engine issues, resulting in a runway excursion and aircraft loss.

What happened

During a scheduled cargo operation departing from La Paz for San Borja, the flight crew identified mechanical difficulties involving the left engine. In response to these technical complications, air traffic control authorized an emergency diversion to Caranavi.

Upon arriving at the diversion airfield, the aircraft performed a landing; however, following touchdown, the plane became uncontrollable. The aircraft veered off the runway surface and came to a final stop. While the two pilots managed to exit the wreckage without any injuries, the aircraft sustained damage so severe that it was declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the diversion was unidentified technical malfunctions occurring within the left engine during the flight phase.

Probable cause

Unspecified mechanical issues affecting the left engine during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1972-09-25 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Caranavi, Bolivia?

A cargo flight traveling from La Paz to San Borja diverted to Caranavi following engine issues, resulting in a runway excursion and aircraft loss.

Were there any fatalities in the 1972-09-25 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 1972-09-25 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?

Unspecified mechanical issues affecting the left engine during flight.

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