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Argentine low-cost carrier serving domestic routes.
Founded
1976
Headquarters
Buenos Aires, Argentina
LAPA (Líneas Aéreas Privadas Argentinas) was an Argentine private airline that operated primarily domestic routes within Argentina during the 1990s and early 2000s. The carrier was known for offering competitive fares and expanding rapidly during Argentina's aviation deregulation period.
LAPA gained notoriety following a tragic accident on August 31, 1999, when Flight 3142 crashed during takeoff at Jorge Newbery Airport in Buenos Aires, killing 65 of the 95 people on board. The accident was attributed to crew error and raised serious concerns about safety standards at the airline.
Following the accident and subsequent regulatory scrutiny, LAPA's operations declined significantly. The airline eventually ceased operations in the early 2000s amid Argentina's broader economic crisis and the fallout from the 1999 disaster.
Hubs & network
LAPA primarily operated out of Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires.
Fleet
LAPA operated Boeing 737-200 aircraft as the backbone of its domestic fleet.
Notable facts
- ›LAPA Flight 3142 crashed on August 31, 1999 at Jorge Newbery Airport, killing 65 people.
- ›The 1999 accident was caused by crew failure to complete pre-takeoff checklists.
- ›LAPA grew rapidly following Argentina's aviation deregulation in the 1990s.
- ›The airline ceased operations in the early 2000s following economic and regulatory pressures.
- ›IATA code MJ and ICAO code LPR were assigned to the carrier.
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