No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft collision with birds during climb (CP-1022)

Santa Rosa del Sara, BoliviaTakeoff (climb)

On January 31, 1976, a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (registration CP-1022) operated by Private Bolivia was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Rosa del Sara, Bolivia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced a stall and subsequent crash due to an impact with vultures during the takeoff climb. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A single-engine airplane crashed into a swampy area after striking vultures during its initial ascent.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, a single-engine airplane was performing an initial climb following takeoff. While ascending, the aircraft encountered two vultures, resulting in a mid-air collision with the birds. This impact caused the aircraft to enter a stall condition.

Following the loss of airspeed and altitude, the plane descended into a swampy region. Despite the impact and subsequent crash, there were no fatalities reported among those on board. The incident concluded with no injuries sustained by the occupants.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was the collision with birds during the climb phase of the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a stall and subsequent crash due to an impact with vultures during the takeoff climb.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Jan 1976 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident near Santa Rosa del Sara, Bolivia?

A single-engine airplane crashed into a swampy area after striking vultures during its initial ascent.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Jan 1976 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Jan 1976 involved a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, registration CP-1022, operated by Private Bolivia, at Santa Rosa del Sara, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a stall and subsequent crash due to an impact with vultures during the takeoff climb.