2 fatalities

1964-02-04: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (CP-568) — Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB Airlines — Yacuiba, Bolivia

Yacuiba, BoliviaTakeoff (climb)

On February 4, 1964, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CP-568) operated by Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Yacuiba, Bolivia during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb phase immediately after takeoff. 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 1781243421Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall shortly after departing the runway, resulting in a crash that caused multiple casualties.

What happened

During the initial climb phase immediately following liftoff, the aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend rapidly and impact the ground in the vicinity of the runway's end. The accident resulted in two fatalities among the passengers on board. Additionally, 27 individuals sustained various injuries during the impact.

Findings

Preliminary details indicate that the crash occurred while the aircraft was transitioning from takeoff to its climb sequence. The impact was severe enough that the airframe was a total loss, being written off following the event.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb phase immediately after takeoff.