No fatalities

1950-04-24: Curtiss C-46 Commando (CB-51) — Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB Airlines — Cochabamba, Bolivia

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)Primary reportUpdated 1781258168Data 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.