On January 28, 1962, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CX-AYI) operated by Private Uruguayan was involved in an aviation accident near La Toma, Argentina in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew encountered an unforeseen situation during flight that necessitated an emergency landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing near La Toma after the crew encountered unexpected circumstances during flight.
What happened
While operating in transit, the flight crew encountered unforeseen complications that necessitated an immediate emergency descent. During the attempt to land the aircraft safely, the plane crash landed in the vicinity of La Toma.
Upon impact, the aircraft sustained significant structural damage and was declared a total loss, rendered beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash landing, all four occupants were able to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
The investigation noted that the crew was forced into the emergency maneuver due to an unexpected situation encountered while en route.
Probable cause
The crew encountered an unforeseen situation during flight that necessitated an emergency landing.