BoA B738 at La Paz on Mar 26th 2024, rejected takeoff due to dog strike

Last Update: March 27, 2024 / 10:18:45 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 26, 2024

Classification
Incident

Flight number
OB-625

Aircraft Registration
CP-3138

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

A BoA Boliviana de Aviacion Boeing 737-800, registration CP-3138 performing flight OB-625 from La Paz to Cochabamba (Bolivia), was accelerating for takeoff from La Paz' el Alto Airport's runway 28 when the aircraft collided with a number of dogs on the runway. The crew rejected takeoff and returned the aircraft to the apron.

A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration CP-3151 reached Cochabamba with a delay of about 3 hours.

The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in La Paz about 9 hours after the rejected takeoff.

The airline reported a pack of dogs invaded the runway 28 and collided with the aircraft causing damage to landing gear and other parts of the aircraft. The passenger were taken to Cochabamba by another aircraft.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 26, 2024

Classification
Incident

Flight number
OB-625

Aircraft Registration
CP-3138

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways