No fatalities

1994-12-22: Fokker F27 Friendship (CP-2165) — Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB Airlines — Guayaramerín, Bolivia

Guayaramerín, BoliviaTakeoff (climb)

On December 22, 1994, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration CP-2165) operated by Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Guayaramerín, Bolivia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A filter located on a fuel line connected to the right engine was clogged, causing a momentary failure of the engine. 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 1781208441Data APIEditorial standards

During takeoff on runway 17 at 107 knots, the right engine lost power. The crew aborted the takeoff, but the aircraft overran the 1,995-meter runway, rolled 120 meters, and collided with trees. All 40 occupants were evacuated; six passengers were injured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The probable cause was a clogged fuel filter.

Event

During the takeoff roll on runway 17, the aircraft accelerated to 107 knots when the right engine lost power. The crew promptly decided to abandon the takeoff and initiated emergency braking procedures. However, the aircraft could not stop within the remaining runway length of 1,995 meters. It overran the runway, traversed 120 meters beyond the paved surface, and subsequently collided with trees.

Occupants and Injuries

All 40 occupants aboard were successfully evacuated from the aircraft. Among them, six passengers sustained injuries. The extent of injuries is not specified.

Damage

The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond economical repair.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the engine power loss was a clogged filter located on a fuel line connected to the right engine. This clogging caused a momentary failure of the engine.