Incident Overview
Date: Monday 2 June 1980
Aircraft Type: Fairchild F-27J
Owner/operator: Lloyd Areo Boliviano – LAB
Registration Number: CP-1117
Location: near Yacuiba –
ÿ Bolivia
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 13 / Occupants: 13
Component Affected: Propeller and Control SystemPropeller and Control System
Category: Accident
A small aircraft, likely a single-engine light aircraft, crashed into the Tapecua Hills. The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft’s structure and resulted in a loss of control.A small aircraft, likely a single-engine light aircraft, crashed into the Tapecua Hills. The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft’s structure and resulted in a loss of control.
Description
Crashed into the Tapecua Hills.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller malfunction or control system issue ? caused the aircraft to lose altitude and subsequently crash.Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller malfunction or control system issue ? caused the aircraft to lose altitude and subsequently crash.Share on:
