Narrative:
The aircraft landed long (450 m past the threshold) and fast (130 kts) on runway 27. The right tire blew after touchdown, causing the DC-3 to swerve off the runway.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 23 November 1976 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Aerolineas La Paz |
| Registration: | CP-755 |
| MSN: | 4294 |
| First flight: | 1942 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | La Paz-El Alto Airport (LPB) ( Bolivia)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
The aircraft landed long (450 m past the threshold) and fast (130 kts) on runway 27. The right tire blew after touchdown, causing the DC-3 to swerve off the runway.
Classification:
Runway excursion
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