Aircraft crash near La Paz-El Alto Airport

6 fatalities • La Paz, Bolivia • Takeoff (climb)

A flight transporting humanitarian aid and personnel crashed during its initial climb near La Paz, resulting in the loss of all six people on board.

What happened

During a mission to deliver humanitarian supplies following significant flooding in Bolivia, an aircraft was performing a flight from La Paz toward Santa Cruz, with a final destination of Paraná, Argentina. The flight was carrying a total of six people, consisting of three military personnel and three technicians.

Shortly after departing from the airport, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent while in the initial climb phase. The plane subsequently crashed into an open field situated approximately 20 km from the La Paz-El Alto Airport. There were six fatalities resulting from the impact, with no survivors reported among the crew and passengers.

Findings

No specific technical findings or official conclusions regarding the mechanical or operational state of the aircraft were provided in the initial report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-03-09 Learjet 35 accident near La Paz, Bolivia?

A flight transporting humanitarian aid and personnel crashed during its initial climb near La Paz, resulting in the loss of all six people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2006-03-09 Learjet 35 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-03-09 involved a Learjet 35, registration T-21, operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina, at La Paz, Bolivia.

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