Country
Bolivia

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando in San Borja

Date & Time: Jun 6, 1975
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Transaéreos Illimani
Registration:
CP-941
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
22446
YOM:
1945
Location:
San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
At liftoff, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed for unknown reasons. All four occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

Date & Time: Dec 7, 1973
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Transaéreos Illimani
Registration:
CP-910
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
33234
YOM:
1945
Location:
Santa Ana
Santa Cruz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While descending to Santa Ana Airport, the left engine failed and caught fire. The crew was able to continue the approach, landed safely and stopped the airplane on the runway. While all four occupants evacuated safely, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Engine failure and fire on approach.
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