7 fatalities

Fatal Crash of Bolivian-Registered Aircraft Near Cochabamba (CB-39)

Cochabamba, BoliviaTakeoff (climb)

On July 29, 1951, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CB-39) operated by Loide Aéreo Nacional was involved in an aviation accident near Cochabamba, Bolivia during takeoff. 7 people were killed. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A Bolivia-registered aircraft purchased by Loide Aéreo Nacional crashed shortly after takeoff from Cochabamba-Jorge Wilsterman Airport, killing all seven occupants.

Incident Overview

An aviation accident occurred involving an aircraft that remained registered in Bolivia at the time of the event. The specific registration mark is not provided in the available source material. The incident took place shortly after the aircraft departed from Cochabamba-Jorge Wilsterman Airport.

Operational Context

According to the investigation records, the aircraft was acquired on July 21 by Loide Aéreo Nacional of Brazil. The transaction involved a purchase from Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano (LAB Airlines). At the time of the crash, the aircraft was scheduled for delivery to Rio de Janeiro.

Accident Sequence

The flight departed Cochabamba-Jorge Wilsterman Airport and entered its initial climb phase. During this early stage of the ascent, the airplane struck a tree. The impact resulted in the aircraft crashing and catching fire immediately after the collision.

Casualties

The accident was fatal for everyone on board. All seven occupants of the aircraft lost their lives in the incident.