Cochabamba

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Chimore - Trinidad

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3559

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1960

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During the takeoff roll on runway 35 at Chimore Airport, about 600 meters from the end, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway to the left, impacted a drainage ditch (3 metres deep) and crashed in a wooded area. Five occupants were killed while 26 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando in Cochabamba

Date & Time: Feb 18, 1992

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Transporte Aéreos Universal

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CP-1655

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Landing (descent or approach)

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San Ignacio de Moxos – Cochabamba

MSN:

33294

YOM:

1945

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Upon landing at Cochabamba-Jorge Wilstermann Airport, the left main gear collapsed. The aircraft veered off runway and came to rest. All six occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Failure of the left main gear upon landing for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Douglas EC-54U Skymaster in Cochabamba: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 13, 1984

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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CP-1090

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Cochabamba - La Paz

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36036

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1945

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After takeoff from Cochabamba-Jorge Wilsterman Airport, while climbing, the engine n°2 failed. The crew was cleared to return for an emergency landing but the aircraft was unstable on final. Upon touchdown, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway to the left and came to rest in a drainage ditch. A crew member was killed while two others were injured.

Probable cause:

Failure of the engine n°2 after takeoff for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando in Espíritu Santo

Date & Time: Feb 1, 1977

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Servicios Aéreos Bolivianos - SAB

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CP-540

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33594

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1945

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The aircraft suffered an engine failure in flight and the crew attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed in a wooded area. Both pilots were injured and the airplane was written off.

Probable cause:

Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando near Cochabamba: 4 killed

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1975

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Landing (descent or approach)

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CP-1063

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Mountains

MSN:

32959

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1944

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North American B-25 Mitchell

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While descending to Cochabamba-Jorge Wilsterman Airport in marginal weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Machu Sayari (4,350 meters high) located few km from the city of Cochabamba. The wreckage was found few days later and all four crew members have been killed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was limited due to low clouds.

Probable cause:

It is believed that the crew started the descent prematurely, causing the aircraft to fly below the minimum descent altitude.

Crash of a North American B-25J Mitchell near Cochabamba: 9 killed

Date & Time: Feb 26, 1975

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FAB-545

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Flight

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Training

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Mountains

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Cochabamba - Cochabamba

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While completing an exercice out from Cochabamba, the airplane struck the slope of Mt San Pedro. All nine crew members were killed.

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

Date & Time: Dec 12, 1969

Type of aircraft:

Transportes Aéreos Littoral - TAL

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CP-800

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Takeoff (climb)

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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30392

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1944

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Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando in San Benito: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1966

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CP-730

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Flight

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Mountains

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Riberalta – Cochabamba

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33457

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1945

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While cruising in poor weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of San Benito. The wreckage was found 12 days later and all three crew members were killed. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was not on the assigned airway and was cruising at an insufficient altitude.

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The aircraft was not being flown at the recommended altitude when it reached the mountains to be crossed, nor at the proper crossing point. A secondary factor was the lack of navigation aids in the area.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-1-DL in Cochabamba: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 21, 1962

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CP-536

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Takeoff (climb)

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Test

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Cochabamba - Cochabamba

MSN:

20619

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1944

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