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Aircraft Crash Landing on Road Near San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport (CP-1077)

San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia, BoliviaTakeoff (climb)

On November 10, 1983, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CP-1077) operated by Transportes Aéreos Skorpio was involved in an aviation accident near San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia, Bolivia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed on a road near San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport after an engine failure during initial climb. All three crew members escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview Shortly after takeoff from San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport, the aircraft experienced an engine failure while climbing. The crew attempted an emergency landing, and the aircraft crash-landed on a road located by the airport. ## Outcome All three crew members escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause was engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons. ## Location The incident occurred near San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport, with the crash landing taking place on a road by the airport.

Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Nov 1983 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia, Bolivia?

An aircraft crashed on a road near San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport after an engine failure during initial climb. All three crew members escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Nov 1983 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Nov 1983 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CP-1077, operated by Transportes Aéreos Skorpio, at San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons.

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