Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia's capital, killing at least 15

Fire Chief Pavel Tovar did not clarify if the dead were in the plane or in the cars on the highway near the airport in La Paz

28 Feb, 02:25 — 28 Feb, 05:25

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Why this matters

This story is significant due to the tragic loss of at least 15 lives in a plane crash, which always raises concerns about aviation safety. The unusual cargo of money and the subsequent scattering of bills also add a unique element, potentially highlighting issues of security and public response in crisis situations.

Key entitiesBolivia La Paz El Alto C-130 Hercules Pavel Tovar

The Story

What 7 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

A cargo plane crashed near Bolivia's capital.
The plane was carrying money or banknotes.
At least 15 people were killed in the crash.

Key claims4 agreed · 2 unverified

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At least 15 people were killed in the crash.

agreed·SCMPiefimeridacbcThe Independentmalay-mail+2

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The plane was a C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft.

agreed·iefimeridaThe Independentmalay-mail

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The crash damaged about a dozen vehicles on the highway.

agreed·SCMPcbcThe Independent

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Bystanders rushed to pick up scattered bills/cash.

agreed·SCMPThe Independentmalay-mail

At least 30 people were injured.

unverified·iefimerida

Fire Chief Pavel Tovar did not clarify if the dead were in the plane or in the cars.

unverified·hindu

Where they diverge

Specifics of the aircraft involved

iefimeridaThe Independentmalay-mail

These outlets identify the aircraft as a C-130 Hercules military transport plane.

SCMPcbcyle-uutisethindu

These outlets refer to it generally as a 'cargo plane' without specifying the model or military affiliation.

Bystander interaction with scattered money

SCMPThe Independentmalay-mail

These outlets highlight that bills were scattered and bystanders rushed to pick them up.

iefimeridacbcyle-uutisethindu

These outlets mention the scattering of bills but do not explicitly detail bystander actions.

Coverage gaps

The specific number of injured people

Reportediefimerida

MissingSCMPcbcThe Independent+3

Ambiguity regarding whether the deceased were in the plane or vehicles

Reportedhindu

MissingSCMPiefimeridacbc+3

The Story

Analyzing sources…

Source Diversity

Excellent (80/100)

7 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 3/5 buckets covered17/33

Far L1

Far Left (1)

The Independent

Left4

Left (4)

iefimeridacbcyle-uutisethindu

Center2

Center (2)

SCMPmalay-mail

Right

Far R

Geographic diversity— 7 regions30/34

Hong Kong1Greece1Canada1UK1Malaysia1Finland1India1

Political spectrum

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cbc

hindu

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malay-mail

Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyToneFactuality

The Independentcenter-leftcenter-leftsensationalMostly FactualFactual reporting with emphasis on specific details

iefimeridacenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—Factual reporting of crash details and casualties

cbc

Coverage leans: balanced

The overall coverage is largely factual and descriptive, focusing on the event's immediate impact and details, with no significant political framing evident across the outlets.

Sources

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cbcHigh127d ago

Bolivia cargo plane carrying banknotes crashes, killing at least 15

A cargo plane carrying money crashed Friday near Bolivia's capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on a highway, scattering bills on the ground and leaving at least 15 people dead and others injured, an official said.

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SCMPMostly Factual127d ago

Plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, killing 15 and sparking rush to pick bills

A cargo plane carrying money crashed on Friday near Bolivia’s capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on the highway, scattering bills on the ground and leaving at least 15 people dead and others injured, an official said. Defence Minister Marcelo Salinas said the Hercules C-130 plane was transporting newly printed Bolivian currency when it “landed and veered off the runway” at an airport in El Alto, a city near the capital of La Paz, before ending up in a nearby field. Firefighters managed ...

By Associated Press

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The IndependentMostly Factual127d ago

At least 15 killed after Bolivian cargo plane carrying banknotes crashes near La Paz

Hercules C-130 plane veers off runway in El Alto, scattering newly printed currency and damaging vehicles

By Via AP news wire

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hinduMostly Factual127d ago

Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia's capital, killing at least 15

Fire Chief Pavel Tovar did not clarify if the dead were in the plane or in the cars on the highway near the airport in La Paz

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Coverage Timeline

First report: hindu · 28 Feb, 02:25|Full coverage: 7 · 3h|Window: 3h

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

hindu28 Feb, 02:25First to report

Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia's capital, killing at least 15

yle-uutiset28 Feb, 02:26

Rahaa kuljettanut lentokone syöksyi maahan Boliviassa – ainakin 15 kuollut

malay-mail28 Feb, 02:31

Fifteen dead after Bolivia military plane carrying banknotes crashes near La Paz, bystanders grab spilled cash

The Independent28 Feb, 02:43

At least 15 killed after Bolivian cargo plane carrying banknotes crashes near La Paz

1h later

cbc28 Feb, 04:05

Bolivia cargo plane carrying banknotes crashes, killing at least 15

1h later

iefimerida28 Feb, 05:10

Συντριβή αεροσκάφους της πολεμικής αεροπορίας στη Βολιβία: Τουλάχιστον 15 νεκροί και 30 τραυματίες

SCMP28 Feb, 05:25Latest update

Plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, killing 15 and sparking rush to pick bills

Story evolution

The narrative evolved from basic confirmation of the crash and casualties to include more descriptive details about the scene, the type of aircraft, and the public's reaction to the scattered money, enriching the initial understanding of the event.

Initial ReportsFeb 28 02:25Z - 02:45Z

Early articles confirmed the cargo plane crash, its cargo of money, and the initial casualty count of at least 15 near Bolivia's capital.

Elaboration of DetailsFeb 28 04:00Z - 05:30Z

Later reports added specific details such as the aircraft being a C-130 Hercules military plane, damage to vehicles, and accounts of bystanders collecting scattered banknotes.

Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia's capital, killing at least 15

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims4 agreed · 2 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

The Story

Source Diversity

Source Diversity

Political spectrum

Sources

Bolivia cargo plane carrying banknotes crashes, killing at least 15

Plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, killing 15 and sparking rush to pick bills

At least 15 killed after Bolivian cargo plane carrying banknotes crashes near La Paz

Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia's capital, killing at least 15

Coverage Timeline

Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia's capital, killing at least 15

Rahaa kuljettanut lentokone syöksyi maahan Boliviassa – ainakin 15 kuollut

Fifteen dead after Bolivia military plane carrying banknotes crashes near La Paz, bystanders grab spilled cash

At least 15 killed after Bolivian cargo plane carrying banknotes crashes near La Paz

Bolivia cargo plane carrying banknotes crashes, killing at least 15

Συντριβή αεροσκάφους της πολεμικής αεροπορίας στη Βολιβία: Τουλάχιστον 15 νεκροί και 30 τραυματίες

Plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, killing 15 and sparking rush to pick bills

Story evolution

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Why this matters

Story evolution

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims4 agreed · 2 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

Political spectrum

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