Region
South America

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-1-HI Commando in Reyes

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1973
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Servicios Aéreos Bolivianos - SAB
Registration:
CP-749
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
HI-2
YOM:
1945
Location:
Reyes
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 in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DL in Caranavi

Date & Time: Sep 25, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
TAM-24
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
La Paz - San Borja
MSN:
9207
YOM:
1943
Location:
Caranavi
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route on a cargo flight from La Paz to San Borja, the crew encountered technical problems with the left engine and was cleared to divert to Caranavi for an emergency landing. After touchdown, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. While both pilots escaped uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Unknown technical issues on the left engine in flight.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-70-DL in La Paz

Date & Time: Sep 17, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
CP-565
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
19236
YOM:
1943
Location:
La Paz-El Alto
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following engine problems, the aircraft was parked at La Paz-El Alto Airport for several days for repairs. Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames 1,135 meters past the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were injured. Rotation was completed at a speed of 74 knots.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando in Trinidad: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 7, 1972 at 1757 LT
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
CP-959
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
26903
YOM:
1944
Location:
Trinidad
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After a run of 1,200 meters on runway 31, the pilot-in-command completed the rotation. During initial climb, while at a height of 20 meters, the airplane banked left then stalled and struck the runway surface. Out of control, it veered off runway lost its undercarriage then went through a fence and collided with trees. All six passengers were injured while both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during initial climb caused by the failure of the left engine.

Crash of a Curtiss CW-20T Commando in San Pedro Richard

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
CP-752
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
San Pedro Richard – La Paz
MSN:
22544
YOM:
1945
Location:
San Pedro Richard (Laguna Portia)
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at San Pedro Richard Airfield (grassy runway) located west of Laguna Portia, Beni, the crew encountered technical problems with the left engine whose propeller oversped. As the end of the runway was approaching, the pilot-in-command decided to continue the takeoff roll when the airplane overran and went through a dip area. The left main gear collapsed, causing the left engine to struck the ground and to be torn off. The airplane came to rest 80 meters further and came to rest. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine problems on takeoff for undetermined reason.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando in La Paz

Date & Time: Aug 31, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Servicios Aéreos Bolivianos - SAB
Registration:
CP-900
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
30239
YOM:
1944
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:
Just after liftoff, during initial climb, the airplane went out of control and crashed past the runway end. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. It was engaged in a cargo flight, carrying food supply.

Crash of a Cessna 402 in Santa Cruz: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 28, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
KLM Aerocarto
Registration:
N8554F
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz
MSN:
402-0293
YOM:
1968
Location:
Santa Cruz-El Trompillo
Santa Cruz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training mission at Santa Cruz-El Trompillo Airport. On approach with an engine voluntarily off, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed. Both pilots were killed.
Crew:
V. Viggoon,
J. E. Van Gils.

Crash of a Boeing B-17G-DL Flying Fortress in San Igniacio de Moxos

Date & Time: Feb 11, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
CP-936
Flight Type:
Cargo
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
9300
YOM:
1943
Location:
San Ignacio de Moxos
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. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Rockwell Turbo Commander 681 near San José de Chiquitos: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jun 18, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Turbo Commander 680/681
Operator:
Registration:
CP-894
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Puerto Suárez – Santa Cruz
MSN:
681-6015
YOM:
1970
Location:
San José de Chiquitos
Santa Cruz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
En route from Puerto Suárez to Santa Cruz, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located near San José de Chiquitos, some 335 km northwest of Puerto Suárez. All eight occupants were killed.
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