On November 8, 1950, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CB-47) operated by Frigorifico Cooperativo Los Andes was involved in an aviation accident near La Paz, Bolivia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft underwent a crash landing resulting in injuries to both crew members and significant damage to the airframe.
What happened
An aviation accident occurred when an aircraft performed a crash landing. The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact remain unidentified, as the reason for the emergency landing has not been established. During the event, the two crew members on board sustained injuries. Following the impact, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss, having suffered damage that rendered it beyond repair.
Findings
At this stage of the investigation, there are no confirmed contributing factors or specific conclusions regarding why the flight ended in a crash landing. The cause of the incident remains unknown.