Sky Team Bolivia
Safety profile and incident history for Sky Team Bolivia.
Safety Score
9.7/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
3
Recent Incidents
April 21, 2012 3 Fatalities
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Santa Cruz-Viru Viru Santa Cruz
The crew departed Santa Cruz-Viru Viru Airport at 0807LT on a cargo flight to Cobija-E. Beltram Airport. Shortly after takeoff from runway 16, the crew informed ATC he was returning but did not give any details about his situation. On final approach, the aircraft adopted a high-nose attitude, climbed then stalled and crashed 200 metres short of runway, bursting into flames. The passenger was seriously injured and all three crew members were killed. The aircraft was totally destroyed by a post crash fire.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Bolivia
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Curtiss C-46 Commando1