Training accident at Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz Airport

No fatalities • Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz, Bolivia • Takeoff (climb)

A training flight involving a multi-engine aircraft resulted in a crash landing near the runway during a takeoff attempt.

What happened

During a local training session at Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz Airport, an aircraft experienced a critical loss of altitude immediately following liftoff. The flight crew was performing maneuvers intended to simulate a departure with one engine inoperative. As the aircraft transitioned into the climb phase, it failed to maintain sufficient height, leading to a crash landing in the area adjacent to the runway.

Despite the impact, all four occupants of the aircraft managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft itself sustained damage that was determined to be beyond economical repair.

Findings

Preliminary observations suggest that the incident was triggered by a loss of control during a 3-engine takeoff attempt. The crew's attempt to execute the departure under these specific power configurations likely contributed to the inability to maintain flight altitude.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost altitude and control during an attempt to perform a takeoff maneuver with only three engines operational.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-12-31 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz, Bolivia?

A training flight involving a multi-engine aircraft resulted in a crash landing near the runway during a takeoff attempt.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-12-31 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-12-31 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?

The aircraft lost altitude and control during an attempt to perform a takeoff maneuver with only three engines operational.

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