No fatalities

Aircraft accident during approach to Cochabamba Airport (CB-51)

Cochabamba, BoliviaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 24, 1950, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CB-51) operated by Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Cochabamba, Bolivia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained significant damage after crashing while performing an approach to Cochabamba Airport, resulting in injuries to the flight crew.

What happened

During an approach to Cochabamba Airport, an aircraft was involved in a crash accident. The impact resulted in the total loss of the airframe, as the aircraft was declared a write-off following the event.

There were two individuals on board at the time of the incident. Both the pilot and the co-pilot sustained injuries during the accident. No other casualties were reported in connection with this flight.

Findings

No specific technical or environmental factors were detailed regarding the crash, though the event occurred while the aircraft was in the approach phase of its flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Apr 1950 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Cochabamba, Bolivia?

An aircraft sustained significant damage after crashing while performing an approach to Cochabamba Airport, resulting in injuries to the flight crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Apr 1950 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Apr 1950 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CB-51, operated by Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB Airlines, at Cochabamba, Bolivia.