Servicios Aéreos Bolivianos - SAB

Safety profile and incident history for Servicios Aéreos Bolivianos - SAB.

Safety Score

9.9/10

Total Incidents

5

Total Fatalities

4

Recent Incidents

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Espíritu Santo Cochabamba

The aircraft suffered an engine failure in flight and the crew attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed in a wooded area. Both pilots were injured and the airplane was written off.

January 6, 1974 4 Fatalities

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Unduavi La Paz

While cruising in poor weather conditions on a cargo flight from San Borja to La Paz, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of Unduavi. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the airplane was found. The wreckage was located in August 1974. There were no survivors.

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Reyes La Paz

Crashed in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.

Curtiss C-46 Commando

La Paz-El Alto La Paz

Just after liftoff, during initial climb, the airplane went out of control and crashed past the runway end. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. It was engaged in a cargo flight, carrying food supply.

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Espiritu Santa Cruz

Crashed in unknown circumstances in Espiritu. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Bolivia

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Curtiss C-46 Commando5