Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB Airlines
Safety Score
8.9/10Total Incidents
40
Total Fatalities
427
Recent Incidents
Boeing 727-200
Following an uneventful flight from La Paz, the crew started the descent to Cobija Airport when he was informed by ATC that a landing was impossible due to poor weather conditions at destination. The crew decided to divert to the Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz Airport which is located about 600 km southeast of Cobija Airport. On final approach to Trinidad Airport, the crew reported technical problems and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a dense wooded and marshy area located 4 km short of runway. All 159 occupants were rescued but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Boeing 727-200
The aircraft was taxiing at Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini Airport for a departure from runway 11 when the left main gear collapsed. All 146 occupants evacuated safely but the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Fokker F27 Friendship
During the takeoff roll on runway 17, at a speed of 107 knots, the right engine lost power. The crew decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance (runway 17 is 1,995 metres long), the aircraft overran, rolled for 120 metres and eventually collided with trees. All 40 occupants were rescued, among them six passengers were injured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Fairchild F27
The crew started the descent to San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport in limited visibility when, at an altitude of 3,000 meters, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Pilón located about 80 km southwest of San Borja Airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 23 occupants were killed.
Fairchild F27
While approaching Yacuiba Airport, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Tapecua located few km from the airfield. All 13 occupants were killed.
Fairchild F27
After touchdown, the airplane skidded then veered off runway and came to rest in flames in a ravine. All 30 occupants were evacuated, among them 10 were injured. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.
Boeing 707
After a long takeoff roll, the airplane took off from runway 32 but encountered serious difficulties to gain sufficient height. After liftoff, the airplane continued at a height of about six metres then struck successively trees, houses and power cables before crashing in a huge explosion on a soccer field located about 560 metres past the runway end. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and several houses and buildings were destroyed. All three crew members were killed as well as 110 people on the ground. 32 others were injured, most of them seriously. Weather conditions at the time of the accident were considered as marginal but did not contribute to the mishap.
Douglas DC-6
While cruising at an altitude of 15,500 feet in marginal weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Choquetanga and was totally destroyed upon impact. The wreckage was found three days later in an isolated area. All 74 occupants have been killed.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Shortly after takeoff from Trinidad Airport, the crew encountered engine problems and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a wooded area, lost its landing gear, slid for several and came to rest with its right wing partially torn off. Several occupants were injured and the aircraft was written off.
Curtiss C-46 Commando
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of San Benito. The wreckage was found 12 days later and all three crew members were killed. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was not on the assigned airway and was cruising at an insufficient altitude.
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Crashed in unknown circumstances. No casualties.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed near the runway end. Two passengers were killed and 27 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was written off.
Douglas DC-6
The airplane departed Arica on the return flight at approximately 1327 hours Bolivian time. It was to be an eight-hour, VFR flight, and the aircraft was to cruise at 17,000 feet. Eight minutes after take-off the crew advised ATC at Cochabamba of the departure time, the number of passengers on board, the aircraft's weight and the amount of fuel being carried. Between 1347 and 1348 the air traffic controller at La Paz advised that Panagra flights 701 and 393, flying at 22,000 and 21,000 feet were estimating Charaña at 1355 and Arica at 1351 respectively. Flight 915 acknowledged the message. ATC at La Paz called the flight at approximately 1400 hours, and several times thereafter, to report on the new positions of the two Panagra aircraft, which were in the Arica zone but received no reply. It was determined subsequently that the aircraft crashed into Chachacomani Peak (latitude 17°49'00'', longitude 69°50'00''W) in Peruvian territory near the Chilean border at an altitude of 14,250 feet, sometime between 1351 and 1355. The wreckage was spotted by the crew of a reconnaissance aircraft few hours later and the first rescuers arrived on scene later to confirm that all 39 occupants have been killed.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
The aircraft was engaged in a local test flight following a 6 months maintenance period and was carrying nine technicians and three pilots. After takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed. Four occupants were killed while eight others were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Douglas DC-4
Few minutes after takeoff from Cochabamba-Jorge Wilsterman Airport, while climbing to an altitude of 9,000 feet, the captain informed ATC that an engine exploded. Shortly later, the airplane went out of control and crashed in Laguna Huanacota, about 13 km south of the airport. A young girl aged two was seriously injured while all 58 other occupants were killed. While being evacuated to the hospital, the only survivor died from her injuries.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Crashed few minutes after takeoff from San José de Chiquitos. The airplane was destroyed and all 11 occupants were killed.
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Crashed in unknown circumstances. Crew fate remains unknown.
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Crashed while taking off from La Paz-El Alto Airport. There were no casualties.
Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)
Struck a mountain located near Sayari, killing all 19 occupants.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
On final approach to La Paz-El Alto, the aircraft crashed for unknown reason few km short of runway threshold, killing both pilots.
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Crashed on approach to La Paz-El Alto Airport. Crew fate unknown.
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Few minutes after takeoff from Cochabamba Airport, while climbing to an altitude of 9,000 feet, the airplane collided with a LAB C-49E registered CP-572. While the crew of the C-49 was able to perform an emergency landing at Trinidad Airport, the B-17 went out of control and crashed, killing all three crew members. The exact circumstances of the collision remains unclear.
Douglas DC-3
En route from Camiri to Sucre, the airplane hit the slope of Mt Rodeo Pampa located south of Tarabuco. The wreckage was found few hours later and all 28 occupants have been killed.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Crashed on approach to La Paz-El Alto Airport. There were no casualties.
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Crashed on approach to Cochabamba Airport. The aircraft was written off and both pilots were injured.
Lockheed 18 LodeStar
The twin engine aircraft was engaged in a supply mission to rebels when it was shot down by government antiaircraft fire. The occupant fate remains unknown.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a swampy area. Occupant fate remains unknown.
Sikorsky S-38
Crashed in unknown circumstances. No casualties. The aircraft did not have any registration but was christened 'Nicolás Suárez'. Source & photos: http://www.aviacionboliviana.net/civil/aeronaves/sikorsky.htm
Junkers JU.52
The crew was performing a flight from Santa Cruz to Corumbá, Brazil, with intermediate stops in San Ignacio de Velasco, Roboré and Puerto Suárez with several officials on board. The stop at San Ignacio de Velasco was longer than schedule and the aircraft left late from Roboré to Puerto Suárez. En route, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and lost his bearings. The captain decided to divert to the Rincón del Tigre Airfield but while descending in low visibility, the three engine aircraft christened 'Juan del Valle' hit a mountain slope and crashed. The wreckage and the 17 dead bodies were eventually found in January 1942. Crew: Georg Jüterbock 2. Passengers: Colonel Jenaro Blacut, José A. Saavedra Rivero, Gabriel René Moreno, Dr. Rómulo Herrera Justiniano, Blanca Catera de Herrera, Agustín Landívar Zambrana, Dr. Adalberto Terceros Mendívil, Dr. Sócrates Barba Caballero, Victoria de Lazarte, Don Salomón Aponte, Mr. Dolavela, Lucio Parada 2.
Junkers JU.52
The crew was performing a cargo flight from Roboré to Santa Cruz when the three engine aircraft christened 'Huanuni' disappeared without trace. SAR did not find any trace of the aircraft nor the crew and all operations were eventually suspended. Few years later, in the 40's, the wreckage was spotted in a dense jungle in Bolivia. The crew did not survive.
Junkers W.33
Crashed in Cuibaja while on approach to La Paz-El Alto Airport. Occupant fate unknown. The aircraft was christened 'Sajama'.
Sikorsky S-38
En route from Trinidad to Todos Santos, the crew encountered problems and attempted an emergency landing in Aguas Negras, near the Rio Sécure, State of Beni. The seaplane came to rest in a muddy field. Both pilots Armando Suárez and Sergio Ríos Toro later obtained help and were able to leave. While approaching Colquiri, weather conditions deteriorated and the aircraft hit a mountain slope and was wrecked. Both pilots were injured, Sergio Ríos Toro more seriously. The aircraft did not have any registration but was christened 'El Marihui'. Source and more info: http://www.aviacionboliviana.net/civil/aeronaves/sikorsky.htm
Ford 5
The aircraft was completing a cargo flight, carrying two crew members and a load of various equipment for the Army. The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances, killing both occupants.
Junkers F.13
On final approach to Cochabamba, the aircraft collided with power cables and crashed. The pilot Artur Schneider, the mechanic Román and two passengers were killed.
Junkers F.13
En route from Cochabamba to Santa Cruz, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Vacas. Both occupants were killed. Crew: Hermann Berndt, pilot. Passenger: Mr. Schwarz.
Junkers F.13
While descending to Santa Cruz, the single engine crashed in unknown circumstances near Santa Cruz. All six occupants were killed, among them Emilio Antelo, Consul of Bolivia in Arica, Chili.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Peru
Risk Level
Low Risk