Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando near Tournavista: 12 killed
Date & Time:
May 13, 1959
Operator:
Registration:
OB-WBP-507
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Lima – Pucallpa – Tarapoto
MSN:
26829
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
While cruising in marginal weather conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 30 km south of Tournavista. The wreckage was found few hours later and all 12 occupants were killed.
