Santa Cruz-Viru Viru International Airport (VVI/SLVR) → La Paz-El Alto Airport (LPB/SLLP)
Flight / Schedule
Santa Cruz-Viru Viru International Airport (VVI/SLVR) → La Paz-El Alto Airport (LPB/SLLP)
Aircraft
Lockheed C-130H HerculesRegistration
FAB-81
MSN
4759
Year of Manufacture
1977
Operator
Fuerza Aérea BolivianaDate
February 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing
Crash Site
Destroyed
Crash Location
near El Alto International Airport (LPB/SLLP), El Alto -
Region
South America • Bolivia
Coordinates
-16.5124°, -68.2167°
Narrative Report
On February 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Santa Cruz-Viru Viru International Airport (VVI/SLVR) → La Paz-El Alto Airport (LPB/SLLP) experienced a crash involving Lockheed C-130H Hercules, operated by Fuerza Aérea Boliviana, with the event recorded near near El Alto International Airport (LPB/SLLP), El Alto -.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing at a destroyed crash site.
6 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 14.
A Bolivian Air Force Lockheed C-130H Hercules, operated by TAB SA and carrying new banknotes, overshot runway 28 when landing at El Alto International Airport (LPB/SLLP), El Alto, and crashed into a high-traffic area along Costanera Avenue, El Alto. The crew of six and least fourteen other people perished and at least thirty were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft reference details include registration FAB-81, MSN 4759, year of manufacture 1977.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -16.5124°, -68.2167°.
Fatalities
Total
6
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
14
Crash Summary
A Bolivian Air Force Lockheed C-130H Hercules, operated by TAB SA and carrying new banknotes, overshot runway 28 when landing at El Alto International Airport (LPB/SLLP), El Alto, and crashed into a high-traffic area along Costanera Avenue, El Alto. The crew of six and least fourteen other people perished and at least thirty were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Santa Cruz-Viru Viru International Airport (VVI/SLVR) → La Paz-El Alto Airport (LPB/SLLP)
Operator
Fuerza Aérea BolivianaFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing
Crash Site
Destroyed
Region / Country
South America • Bolivia
Aircraft Details
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