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Emergency landing of aircraft near San Ignacio de Moxos (CP-909)

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On February 2, 1987, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CP-909) operated by Transportes Aéreos San Miguel - TASMI was involved in an aviation accident near San Ignacio de Moxos, Bolivia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew attempted an emergency landing following the onset of mechanical malfunctions during flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced technical difficulties during flight, resulting in a crash landing in a swampy region of Brazil.

What happened

During its scheduled flight, the crew encountered unexpected mechanical issues with the aircraft. In an effort to manage the situation, the crew initiated an emergency descent to find a suitable landing site. The aircraft subsequently performed a crash landing within a marshy area situated approximately 55 km northeast of San Ignacio de Moxos.

While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, all five occupants were able to exit the wreckage. There were no fatalities reported, as everyone on board sustained only minor injuries during the incident.

Findings

  • The primary driver of the accident was the encounter with technical problems while en route.

Probable cause

The crew attempted an emergency landing following the onset of mechanical malfunctions during flight.

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