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Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-25-CU Commando near Olacapato Chico

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1966
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ZP-CAP
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
MSN:
26658
YOM:
1943
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a desert area located near Olacapato Chico, some 40 km northwest of San Antonio de los Cobres. All three crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.