No fatalities

Aircraft accident in Espiritu (CP-914)

Espiritu, Bolivia

On July 15, 1970, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CP-914) operated by Servicios Aéreos Bolivianos - SAB was involved in an aviation accident near Espiritu, Bolivia. No fatalities were reported. 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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An unidentified aircraft crashed in Espiritu under unknown circumstances, resulting in no fatalities but total hull loss.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the region of Espiritu involving an aircraft of undetermined make and model. The specific details surrounding the descent and impact remain unconfirmed due to a lack of available data regarding the flight's circumstances.

During the event, the aircraft sustained damage that led to it being declared a total loss. Despite the severity of the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among any occupants involved in the incident.

Findings

The precise sequence of events leading to the crash is currently unknown. At this time, investigators have not released information regarding the specific mechanical or environmental factors that contributed to the loss of the aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Jul 1970 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Espiritu, Bolivia?

An unidentified aircraft crashed in Espiritu under unknown circumstances, resulting in no fatalities but total hull loss.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jul 1970 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Jul 1970 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CP-914, operated by Servicios Aéreos Bolivianos - SAB, at Espiritu, Bolivia.