| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | FAB-73 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair 240 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131) |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair 580 |
| C/n (msn): | 170 |
| Operator Titles: | Bolivia - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Transporte Aereo Militar |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | La Paz - El AltoMap |
| Country: | Bolivia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: SLLP IATA: LPB Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 19 March 2002 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 657978 |
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Under maintenance at the time, this 1954 Convair 580 (ex TAM-73) flew again for the Bolivian Air Force, only to met its demise in a crash 22 February 2005 at Trinidad. The aircraft crash-landed on muddy terrain just after takeoff following engine problems. Twenty-eight people were injured. The wreck lingered around for a few more years. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 February 2024, and has since been viewed 241 times. |