Engine failure during takeoff leads to runway overrun

No fatalities • Guayaramerín, Bolivia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a loss of power in its right engine during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.

What happened

While performing a takeoff roll on runway 17, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power in the right engine once it reached a speed of 107 knots. In response to the engine failure, the crew elected to abort the takeoff and applied emergency braking to halt the aircraft.

Despite these efforts, the aircraft was unable to come to a complete stop within the 1,995-meter length of the runway. The aircraft type overran the end of the pavement, traveling an additional 120 meters before striking a group of trees.

There were 40 occupants on board during the incident. While all individuals were successfully rescued from the wreckage, six passengers sustained injuries. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

The primary factor in the excursion was the loss of power in the right engine during the high-speed portion of the takeoff roll.

Probable cause

The loss of power in the right engine during the takeoff roll prevented the aircraft from stopping within the available runway distance.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-12-22 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Guayaramerín, Bolivia?

An aircraft experienced a loss of power in its right engine during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-12-22 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-12-22 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration CP-2165, operated by Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB Airlines, at Guayaramerín, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?