24 fatalities

Cargo Plane Overruns Runway in La Paz, Strikes Vehicles (FAB-81)

La Paz-El Alto, BoliviaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 27, 2026, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration FAB-81) operated by Bolivian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Boliviana was involved in an aviation accident near La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia during landing or approach. 24 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered FAB-81
Aircraft registered FAB-81. Photo: MINISTERIO DE DEFENSA DEL PERÚ / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A four-engine airplane carrying banknotes overran the runway at La Paz-El Alto Airport after landing in marginal weather, colliding with vehicles and causing multiple casualties.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Feb 2026 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia?

A four-engine airplane carrying banknotes overran the runway at La Paz-El Alto Airport after landing in marginal weather, colliding with vehicles and causing multiple casualties.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Feb 2026 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 24 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Feb 2026 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration FAB-81, operated by Bolivian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Boliviana, at La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia.