No fatalities

1980-01-22: Fairchild F27 (CP-1175) — Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB Airlines — Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia

Santa Ana del Yacuma, BoliviaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 22, 1980, a Fairchild F27 (registration CP-1175) operated by Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway and entered a ravine following touchdown, leading to a post-crash fire. 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 1781224349Data APIEditorial standards

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.