Aircraft ground impact near La Paz-El Alto Airport

No fatalities • La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1978-07-14 Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident near La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 1978-07-14 Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1978-07-14 involved a Rockwell Aero Commander 500, registration CP-1064, operated by Private Bolivia, at La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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