5 fatalities

Aircraft Accident at Chimore Airport (TAM-60)

Chimore, BoliviaTakeoff (climb)

On January 14, 2000, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration TAM-60) operated by TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano was involved in an aviation accident near Chimore, Bolivia during takeoff. 5 people were 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered off runway 35 at Chimore Airport during takeoff, crashing into a wooded area. Five occupants were killed and 26 were injured, with the aircraft destroyed.

Incident Overview During the takeoff roll on runway 35 at Chimore Airport, the aircraft lost control approximately 600 meters from the runway's end. The plane veered off the runway to the left and impacted a drainage ditch that was 3 meters deep before crashing into a wooded area. The aircraft was destroyed in the incident. ## Casualties The accident resulted in five fatalities among the occupants. Additionally, 26 other occupants sustained injuries. The source does not specify the total number of people on board, the aircraft type, registration, operator, or the exact date of the event. ## Investigation Details The provided source does not state a probable cause for the accident. It only describes the sequence of events during the takeoff roll and the resulting impact with the terrain and drainage ditch.