Cargo aircraft crash lands in eastern Bolivia

No fatalities • Bolivia, Bolivia • Flight

A cargo flight operating in eastern Bolivia resulted in an aircraft breakup during an emergency landing attempt in 1997.

What happened

During a cargo operation in 1997, the crew of an unidentified aircraft encountered significant technical difficulties while flying over eastern Bolivia. In response to these mechanical issues, the flight crew attempted to perform an emergency landing within the region.

During the descent or landing sequence, the aircraft struck trees, which caused the airframe to break into two separate pieces. Despite the structural failure of the plane and the impact with the vegetation, there were no fatalities reported in the accident.

Findings

  • The crew was managing technical problems prior to the crash landing.
  • The aircraft came to rest after impacting trees during the emergency maneuver.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced technical malfunctions that necessitated an emergency landing attempt, resulting in a crash into trees.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-12-31 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Bolivia, Bolivia?

A cargo flight operating in eastern Bolivia resulted in an aircraft breakup during an emergency landing attempt in 1997.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-12-31 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-12-31 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CP-1280, operated by Transportes Aéreos Virgen del Carmen (TAVIC), at Bolivia, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced technical malfunctions that necessitated an emergency landing attempt, resulting in a crash into trees.

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