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
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
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.
