No fatalities

Emergency Desert Landing Near San Antonio de los Cobres (ZP-CAP)

Olacapato Chico, ArgentinaFlight

On December 6, 1966, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration ZP-CAP) operated by Germa Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Olacapato Chico, Argentina in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft made an emergency landing in a desert area near Olacapato Chico, 40 km northwest of San Antonio de los Cobres, after an unexpected en route situation. All three crew members were uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location Details During an en route flight, the crew encountered an unexpected situation that required an immediate emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crash landed in a desert area situated near Olacapato Chico, which is located approximately 40 kilometers northwest of San Antonio de los Cobres. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the incident were not provided in the source material. ## Safety Outcomes and Aircraft Condition Following the emergency landing, all three crew members were confirmed to be uninjured. Despite the safe evacuation of the personnel, the aircraft sustained significant damage and was assessed as being beyond repair. The investigation source did not specify the exact cause of the unexpected situation or the emergency landing.