On September 29, 1951, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CB-43) operated by Frigorifico Cooperativo Los Andes was involved in an aviation accident near La Paz, Bolivia during takeoff. 27 people were killed. 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.
A charter flight crashed near La Paz-El Alto Airport shortly after departure, resulting in no survivors among the passengers and crew.
What happened
A charter operation experienced a catastrophic accident during the initial climb phase of flight. The aircraft departed from La Paz-El Alto Airport but failed to maintain altitude, crashing in the vicinity of the airfield shortly after takeoff.
There were 27 fatalities recorded in the incident, with no survivors reported among the occupants on board.
Findings
The investigation into the crash focused on the period immediately following departure from the runway. While specific mechanical or environmental triggers were not detailed in the provided report, the accident occurred during the critical takeoff phase of the flight.