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Training Aircraft Crash Landing at Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz Airport (TAM-67)

Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz, BoliviaTakeoff (climb)

On December 31, 1994, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration TAM-67) operated by TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano was involved in an aviation accident near Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz, Bolivia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control at liftoff while attempting a 3-engine takeoff. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A training aircraft crash landed near the runway at Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz Airport after losing height on takeoff. All four occupants escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location The incident occurred while the crew was completing a local training exercise at Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz Airport. The aircraft was operating in the immediate vicinity of the airport during the training activity. ## Takeoff and Crash Landing During the takeoff phase, the aircraft lost height and subsequently crash landed by the runway. The source indicates that the loss of control is believed to have occurred at liftoff while the crew was attempting a 3-engine takeoff. ## Occupants and Aircraft Condition All four occupants on board escaped the incident uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair.

Probable cause

Loss of control at liftoff while attempting a 3-engine takeoff
Loss of control in flight

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Dec 1994 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz, Bolivia?

A training aircraft crash landed near the runway at Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz Airport after losing height on takeoff. All four occupants escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Dec 1994 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Dec 1994 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration TAM-67, operated by TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano, at Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control at liftoff while attempting a 3-engine takeoff

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