TAM-11
Flight / Schedule
TAM-11
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
TAM-11
Date
February 12, 1970 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Laja La Paz
Region
South America • Bolivia
Coordinates
-16.5366°, -68.3852°
Narrative Report
On February 12, 1970 at 12:00 AM, TAM-11 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano, with the event recorded near Laja La Paz.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a plain, valley crash site.
5 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
On approach to La Paz-El Alto, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in Laja, about 18 km west of the airport. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration TAM-11.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -16.5366°, -68.3852°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On approach to La Paz-El Alto, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in Laja, about 18 km west of the airport. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
5
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 5
Operational Details
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
South America • Bolivia
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
TAM-11