Accident Details
A four-engine airplane departed Santa Cruz-Viru Viru Airport on a flight to La Paz, carrying eight crew members and a load of new banknotes. The approach to La Paz-El Alto was initiated in marginal weather conditions. After landing on runway 28, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran the runway, and collided with several vehicles on the Costanera Avenue.
Damage and Casualties
The airplane was destroyed. Among its occupants, one was killed while seven others were injured. On the ground, several cars and trucks were destroyed. Twenty-three people were killed and 37 others were injured, some seriously.