Hercules C-130

The Hercules C-130 is a cargo plane operated by the Bolivian Air Force. It is newsworthy due to a recent crash near La Paz, Bolivia. On February 28, 2026, a Hercules C-130 carrying newly printed Bolivian currency crashed while attempting to land at an airport in El Alto, adjacent to La Paz. The plane veered off the runway and crashed onto a busy highway. The crash resulted in at least 15-20 fatalities and over 30 injuries. The incident also caused damage to vehicles on the highway and scattered banknotes, leading to public scrambling for the money. The event highlights concerns about aviation safety and the transportation of valuable cargo in Bolivia.