1 fatality

Aircraft crash into Río Chapare during adverse weather (3)

Río Chapare, BoliviaFlight

On March 8, 1943, a Junkers JU.86 (registration 3) operated by Bolivian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Boliviana was involved in an aviation accident near Río Chapare, Bolivia in flight. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into the Río Chapare while operating in bad weather, resulting in one fatality and one injury among the crew.

What happened

The aircraft encountered adverse weather conditions while in flight. During this period, the plane lost control or was unable to maintain safe flight parameters, leading to a crash into the Río Chapare. The impact caused severe structural damage, rendering the airframe beyond repair.

The accident resulted in significant casualties for the operating crew. One member of the crew was killed in the incident, while a second individual sustained injuries. The source material does not specify the exact aircraft registration or make/model, nor does it provide detailed flight phase data beyond the general context of flying in poor weather.