Paraglider Crash in Puente Alto Injures Pilot and Passenger
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On June 9, 1975, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CP-855) operated by Frigorifico Santa Rita was involved in an aviation accident near Riberalta, Bolivia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right main gear upon landing for undetermined reasons. 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.

An aircraft suffered a right main gear collapse on landing at Riberalta Airport, sliding on its belly. All three crew members escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
An aircraft suffered a right main gear collapse on landing at Riberalta Airport, sliding on its belly. All three crew members escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
The accident on 9 Jun 1975 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CP-855, operated by Frigorifico Santa Rita, at Riberalta, Bolivia.
Failure of the right main gear upon landing for undetermined reasons.
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