Aircraft accident at La Paz-El Alto Airport

No fatalities • La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia • Takeoff (climb)

An unidentified aircraft crashed during the initial climb phase from La Paz-El Alto Airport in October 1980, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

During the month of October 1980, an aircraft experienced a fatal accident shortly after departing from La Paz-El Alto Airport. The aircraft was in its initial climb phase when it went down. While the specific date of the occurrence is not recorded in available documentation, the event took place during this period.

There were zero fatalities reported in the incident. Both members of the flight crew survived the crash without injuries. However, the impact resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as it sustained damage beyond repair.

Findings

The specific reasons for the loss of control or the subsequent crash remain unknown at this time.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident has not been determined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-10-15 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia?

An unidentified aircraft crashed during the initial climb phase from La Paz-El Alto Airport in October 1980, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-10-15 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-10-15 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CP-1267, operated by Transportes Aéreos Bolivar - TAB, at La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident has not been determined.

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