Bolivian Military Plane Crash Leaves 15 Dead and 30 Injured

Source: Global Times
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On February 27 local time, reporters learned from the Bolivian fire department that a military aircraft crash that occurred that day has resulted in 15 deaths and at least 30 injuries.

On that day, a Bolivian Air Force aircraft crashed in El Alto city. It is reported that the aircraft involved in the accident was a C-130 "Hercules" military transport plane, which crashed shortly after taking off from El Alto International Airport. Bolivian Airlines stated that El Alto International Airport is temporarily closed due to the crash incident. (Reporter Ma Tianjing)

Classification
Region
Latin America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Personnel Losses
SALUTE Report
Size
15 dead, 30 injured
Activity
military aircraft crash
Location
El Alto · Bolivia
Unit
Bolivian Air Force
Time
February 27
Equipment
C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft
Summary

A Bolivian Air Force C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft crashed in El Alto on February 27, resulting in 15 deaths and at least 30 injuries. The aircraft went down shortly after taking off from El Alto International Airport, which has since been temporarily closed due to the incident.

Key Facts
  • A military aircraft crash occurred in El Alto, Bolivia.
  • 15 people died and at least 30 were injured in the incident.
  • The aircraft involved was a C-130 Hercules.
  • The crash happened shortly after takeoff from El Alto International Airport.
  • El Alto International Airport was temporarily closed due to the crash.