Uyuni - La Paz

On November 30, 2011 at 03:27 PM, Uyuni - La Paz experienced a crash involving Beechcraft 1900C, operated by Bolivian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Boliviana, with the event recorded near La Paz-El Alto La Paz.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

7 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 7 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 4, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

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.

Aircraft reference details include registration FAB-043, MSN UA-3, year of manufacture 1983.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -16.4886°, -68.2201°.