Aircraft excursion and post-crash fire following touchdown

No fatalities • Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway and caught fire in a ravine after landing, resulting in ten injuries.

What happened

Following the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a loss of directional control upon touchdown. The plane skidded along the runway surface before veering off the paved area and descending into a nearby ravine. Upon coming to a stop, a significant fire broke out, which ultimately led to the total destruction of the airframe.

Despite the intensity of the post-crash flames, all 30 people on board were successfully evacuated from the wreckage. The incident resulted in 10 injuries among the occupants, while no fatalities were reported during the evacuation process.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway and entered a ravine following touchdown, leading to a post-crash fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-01-22 Fairchild F27 accident near Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia?

An aircraft veered off the runway and caught fire in a ravine after landing, resulting in ten injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-01-22 Fairchild F27 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-01-22 involved a Fairchild F27, registration CP-1175, operated by Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB Airlines, at Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway and entered a ravine following touchdown, leading to a post-crash fire.

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