No fatalities

Aircraft ground impact near La Paz-El Alto Airport (CP-1064)

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

On July 14, 1978, a Rockwell Aero Commander 500 (registration CP-1064) operated by Private Bolivia was involved in an aviation accident near La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck the ground approximately one kilometer before the runway threshold during its final approach. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine airplane struck the ground short of the runway threshold during its final approach to La Paz-El Alto Airport, resulting in no injuries but significant aircraft damage.

What happened

During the final approach phase at La Paz-El Alto Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a ground impact approximately one kilometer before reaching the runway threshold. Following the initial contact with the terrain, the aircraft slid through an adjacent field. The sequence of events concluded when the plane came to a stop after colliding with a stone wall.

Despite the force of the impact and the subsequent slide, there were zero fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants. All individuals on board managed to exit the wreckage safely.

Findings

The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, as it was deemed beyond repair following the accident. The primary factor in the incident was the impact with the ground short of the runway threshold during the approach.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the ground approximately one kilometer before the runway threshold during its final approach.