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Aircraft Stall and Crash at La Paz-El Alto Airport (CP-565)

La Paz-El Alto, BoliviaTakeoff (climb)

On September 17, 1972, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CP-565) operated by Aerolineas Abaroa - ALAS was involved in an aviation accident near La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 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

An aircraft stalled and crashed in flames shortly after takeoff from La Paz-El Alto Airport following engine repairs. The plane was destroyed, and all four occupants were injured.

Incident Overview and Context An aircraft was parked at La Paz-El Alto Airport for several days to undergo repairs after experiencing engine problems. The incident occurred during the initial climb phase of a subsequent takeoff attempt. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event. ## Takeoff and Crash Sequence The aircraft completed rotation at a speed of 74 knots. Just after liftoff, while in the initial climb, the airplane stalled. The aircraft subsequently crashed in flames 1,135 meters past the runway threshold. ## Damage and Casualties The crash resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. All four occupants on board were injured. The source does not provide further details regarding the severity of the injuries or the specific cause of the stall.

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What happened in the 17 Sept 1972 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia?

An aircraft stalled and crashed in flames shortly after takeoff from La Paz-El Alto Airport following engine repairs. The plane was destroyed, and all four occupants were injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 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 17 Sept 1972 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration CP-565, operated by Aerolineas Abaroa - ALAS, at La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia.

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