5 fatalities

2000-01-14: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (TAM-60) — TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano — Chimore, Bolivia

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. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway and struck a drainage ditch during the takeoff roll. 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.

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An aircraft crashed into a wooded area after veering off the runway during its takeoff roll at Chimore Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities.

What happened

On the runway 35 at Chimore Airport, an aircraft was performing its takeoff roll when it suddenly lost control. Approximately 600 meters before reaching the end of the runway, the plane drifted to the left and exited the paved surface. During the excursion, the aircraft struck a drainage ditch that was 3 meters deep before ultimately coming to rest in a nearby wooded area.

Findings

The accident resulted in 5 fatalities and left 26 injuries among the people on board. The impact with the terrain and the ditch led to the total destruction of the aircraft. The primary factor in the accident was the loss of directional control during the takeoff phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway and struck a drainage ditch during the takeoff roll.