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Fatal Cargo Flight Collision with Cerro Shano (CC-CIA-497)

Moro, PeruFlight

On May 21, 1959, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CC-CIA-497) operated by Lineas Aéreas Interpolar was involved in an aviation accident near Moro, Peru in flight. 8 people were killed. 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

A cargo aircraft crashed into the cloud-shrouded slope of Cerro Shano while cruising at 10,000 feet in poor weather, killing all eight occupants, including four merchants.

Incident Overview and Route Details The aircraft was operating a cargo flight from Miami to Arica, with intermediate stops in Panama City and Talara. The accident occurred while the aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 10,000 feet in poor weather conditions. The aircraft struck the slope of Cerro Shano, which was shrouded in clouds. The aircraft disintegrated on impact, and all eight occupants were killed, among them four merchants. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the named route and terrain feature. No probable cause is stated in the source.

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