1 fatality

2006-04-16: Fokker F27 Friendship (FAB-91) — TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano — Guayaramerín, Bolivia

Guayaramerín, BoliviaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 16, 2006, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration FAB-91) operated by TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano was involved in an aviation accident near Guayaramerín, Bolivia during landing or approach. One person was killed. 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.

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An aircraft carrying 31 occupants skidded on a wet runway after landing in Guayaramerín, veered off, and lost both wings. All were rescued, but an 80-year-old man later died of a heart attack.

Accident Overview

The accident involved a flight from Riberalta-General Buech Airport to Guayaramerín. The aircraft departed at 1123 local time carrying 27 passengers and 4 crew members, including two children and one baby. Shortly after takeoff, the crew was advised that weather at the destination had deteriorated, with limited visibility due to heavy rain.

Landing and Runway Excursion

After landing, the airplane traveled about 300 meters along the runway. The runway was wet from rainfall, and the aircraft skidded, losing control. It veered off the runway, and during the excursion, both wings separated from the fuselage. The aircraft came to rest off the runway, having lost both wings.

Rescue and Casualty

All 31 occupants were rescued from the aircraft. However, an 80-year-old man died a few hours later from a heart attack.