Cargo aircraft crash near La Yarita Pass, Chile

No fatalities • La Yareta Pass, Chile • Flight

A cargo flight operating in Chile ended in an accident on a mountain slope near the La Yarita Pass, resulting in injuries to all crew members.

What happened

A cargo operation within Chile resulted in an aircraft accident involving a meat transport flight. The aircraft was transporting five tons of cargo at the time of the incident. While navigating the region, the plane struck a mountain slope situated in the vicinity of the La Yarita Pass.

The impact caused the total destruction of the aircraft. There were four crew members on board during the flight; all four crew members sustained injuries during the crash event.

Findings

The specific details regarding the sequence of events leading to the impact remain unknown, as the circumstances surrounding the crash have not been established.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1967-02-03 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near La Yareta Pass, Chile?

A cargo flight operating in Chile ended in an accident on a mountain slope near the La Yarita Pass, resulting in injuries to all crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1967-02-03 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1967-02-03 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CC-CDH, operated by Aerolineas Flecha Austral - AFA, at La Yareta Pass, Chile.

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