No fatalities

2002-01-22: Fokker F27 Friendship (FAB-94) — TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano — Guayaramerín, Bolivia

Guayaramerín, BoliviaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 22, 2002, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration FAB-94) operated by TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano was involved in an aviation accident near Guayaramerín, Bolivia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the left engine on approach for unknown reasons. 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 1781202129Data APIEditorial standards

While descending to Guayaramerín Airport, the pilot reported a left engine failure. After landing, the aircraft overran the runway, losing its undercarriage and right wing. All 44 occupants evacuated safely, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Sequence

During descent to Guayaramerín Airport, approximately seven minutes prior to the estimated time of arrival, the pilot informed air traffic control of a left engine failure. The pilot continued the approach despite the failure. After touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway, subsequently losing its undercarriage and right wing before coming to rest.

Evacuation

All 44 occupants on board evacuated the aircraft safely. No injuries were reported.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the overrun. It lost its undercarriage and right wing, and was ultimately damaged beyond repair.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the left engine on approach for unknown reasons.