A military Hercules aircraft belonging to Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos (TAB) crashed near El Alto International Airport in La Paz, Bolivia, during landing maneuvers, resulting in at least 15 confirmed deaths and damage to several vehicles. Authorities deployed emergency protocols and established an Accident Investigation Board (JIAA) to determine the cause.
Key points
- The aircraft was reportedly transporting reserves of Bolivian currency (bolivianos).
- Security forces used chemical agents to disperse crowds who gathered, believing money was scattered at the scene.
- Affected vehicles included private vans, minibuses, and a trailer on the Puente Bolivia where the plane fell.
- The Bolivian Central Bank requested the return of the scattered currency, stating it would have no legal value.
Why it matters
The incident is one of the most serious recent air tragedies in the region, involving a military transport plane and causing significant civilian casualties and property damage in a busy area.
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