Aircraft impact on Mount Colorado near La Paz

9 fatalities • Mt Colorado, Bolivia • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside in Bolivia during flight through adverse weather, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight conducted under difficult meteorological conditions, an aircraft collided with the terrain on the slope of Mt Colorado. The impact occurred approximately 100 km northwest of La Paz. The accident took place while the aircraft was in the cruise phase of its journey.

All nine occupants on board the aircraft perished in the crash. There were no survivors reported from the site.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in poor weather conditions at the time of the accident.
  • The collision involved a strike against the mountain slope during the cruise phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountainside while flying through adverse weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1988-01-18 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Mt Colorado, Bolivia?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside in Bolivia during flight through adverse weather, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1988-01-18 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1988-01-18 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CP-1244, operated by Empresa Transportes Aéreos - ETA, at Mt Colorado, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountainside while flying through adverse weather conditions.

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