Crash of a Boeing B-17G-BO Flying Fortress in La Paz

Date & Time: Feb 7, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
CP-580
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
9300
YOM:
1943
Location:
La Paz-El Alto
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing. No casualties.

Crash of a Boeing B-17G-DL Flying Fortress in La Paz

Date & Time: Dec 16, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Bolivian Air System
Registration:
CP-762
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
8715
YOM:
1942
Location:
La Paz-El Alto
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing in unclear circumstances. All three crew members were unhurt.

Crash of a Boeing B-17G-DL Flying Fortress in San Borja

Date & Time: Oct 30, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Compania Boliviana de Rutas Aéreas
Registration:
CP-741
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
32502
Location:
San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress in Santiago de los Caballeros

Date & Time: Mar 6, 1964 at 1705 LT
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
N5225V
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
77138
YOM:
1942
Location:
Santiago de Los Caballeros
Santiago
Country:
Dominican Republic
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
13000
Captain / Total hours on type:
576.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Santiago de los Caballeros-Cibao Airport, the captain decided to abandon the departure for unknown reason. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran and came to rest into a ditch. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was written off. The reason that forced the crew to abandon the takeoff procedure remains unclear.
Final Report:

Crash of a Boeing B-17G-DL Flying Fortress in La Paz

Date & Time: Dec 18, 1963
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Servicios Aéreos Cochabamba
Registration:
CP-694
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
8733
Location:
La Paz-El Alto
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Suffered an accident at La Paz-El Alto Airport. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of a Boeing SB-17G Flying Fortress in Recife

Date & Time: Jul 12, 1962
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
5405
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
10224
YOM:
1943
Location:
Recife-Guararapes
Pernambuco
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Recife-Guararapes Airport, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed onto a building. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Loss of control caused by an engine failure during initial climb.

Crash of a Boeing B-17F-BO Flying Fortress in Viacha

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1962
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Aerovias Moxos
Registration:
CP-571
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
6035
Location:
Viacha
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from La Paz-El Alto Airport, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing in Viacha, some 17 km southwest of the airfield. All four crew members evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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