Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando in Rioja: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 23, 1966
Registration:
OB-R-606
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Chiclayo – Rioja – Chachapoyas
MSN:
33477
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While descending to Rioja Airport on a cargo flight from Chiclayo to Chachapoyas via Rioja, the airplane struck a mountain side located few km from the airport. All three crew members were killed. The airplane was carrying 5 tons of various goods.
