Bolivian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Boliviana

Safety profile and incident history for Bolivian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Boliviana.

Safety Score

9.7/10

Total Incidents

12

Total Fatalities

41

Recent Incidents

Beechcraft 1900C

La Paz-El Alto La Paz

The twin engine aircraft departed Uyuni-La Joya Andina Airport on a flight to La Paz, carrying four passengers and three crew members. On approach to El Alto Airport, the crew encountered an unexpected situation. The captain decided to attempt an emergency landing in an open field. Upon touchdown, the undercarriage were torn off and the aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest 6 km from the airport. All seven occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Convair CV-580

Trinidad Beni

Shortly after takeoff, while initial climb, the crew encountered engine problems and elected to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a muddy field and came to rest, broken in two. 28 people were injured while 21 others escaped uninjured.

November 26, 1995 6 Fatalities

Beechcraft 200 Super King Air

Uncía Potosí

After takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion near the runway end. All six occupants were killed.

April 21, 1995 7 Fatalities

Casa 212 Aviocar

Apolo La Paz

In unknown circumstances, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located near Apolo. All seven occupants were killed.

Rockwell Grand Commander 690

La Paz-El Alto La Paz

Crashed in unknown circumstances while taking off from La Paz-El Alto Airport. All eight occupants were rescued while the aircraft was destroyed.

Cessna 402

Chuspipata La Paz

Crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous area located near Chuspipata, about 45 km northeast of La Paz Airport. All five occupants were killed.

April 26, 1979 7 Fatalities

Beechcraft 90 King Air

La Paz La Paz

Few minutes after takeoff from La Paz-El Alto Airport, while climbing, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances 14 km from the airport. All seven occupants were killed.

July 1, 1978 4 Fatalities

Cessna 402

Tarija Tarija

While cruising in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of Tarija. All four occupants were killed.

February 26, 1975 9 Fatalities

North American B-25 Mitchell

Cochabamba Cochabamba

While completing an exercice out from Cochabamba, the airplane struck the slope of Mt San Pedro. All nine crew members were killed.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Trabuco Beni

Crashed in unknown circumstances.

November 23, 1930 3 Fatalities

Junkers W.34

Villa Constitución Santa Fe

The aircraft named 'Còndor de Bolivia' departed El Palomar AFB in Buenos Aires at 0130LT on a delivery flight to La Paz, carrying three crew members. About two hours later, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a swampy area located about 20 km north of Villa Constitución. The aircraft was destroyed and all three crew members were killed. Crew: Cpt Lucio Luizaga, Cpt Horacio Vásquez, 1st Lt Horacio Borda.

Breguet 19

Santa Cruz Santa Cruz

The pilot, Major Lemaltre, was performing a solo flight from Puerto Suárez to Santa Cruz. On descent, the engine failed. He attempted to make an emergency landing when the aircraft stalled and crashed in a plantation located on a hillside, some 40 km southeast of the airport. While the pilot was injured, the aircraft named 'Potosí' was damaged beyond repair. The mishap occurred somewhere in December 1928, exact date unknown.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Bolivia

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Cessna 4022
Rockwell Grand Commander 6901
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)1
North American B-25 Mitchell1
Junkers W.341
Convair CV-5801
Casa 212 Aviocar1
Breguet 191
Beechcraft 90 King Air1
Beechcraft 200 Super King Air1