3 fatalities

1955-07-13: Curtiss C-46 Commando (HK-607) — Lineas Interamericana Aérea — Capacho, Venezuela

Capacho, VenezuelaFlight

On July 13, 1955, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration HK-607) operated by Lineas Interamericana Aérea was involved in an aviation accident near Capacho, Venezuela in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A cargo flight operating between Cúcuta and Cravo Norte crashed near Capacho, resulting in three fatalities and one serious injury.

What happened

A cargo transport mission traveling from Cúcuta to Cravo Norte ended in a crash near the locality of Capacho. The aircraft was engaged in a logistics flight when it went down under unidentified circumstances. During the impact, the crew members were unable to survive the accident.

  • Fatalities: 3
  • Injuries: 1 (serious)
  • Flight Route: Cúcuta to Cravo Norte
  • Location: Near Capacho

While the exact sequence of events leading to the loss of the aircraft remains unconfirmed, the incident resulted in the deaths of all three crew members on board. One passenger sustained serious injuries during the event.

Findings

The specific reasons for the crash have not yet been determined, as the circumstances surrounding the descent and impact are currently unknown.