Aircraft disappearance in Unduavi region

4 fatalities • Unduavi, Bolivia • Flight

A cargo flight traveling from San Borja to La Paz crashed into a mountainside during poor weather, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

On an unnamed date, a cargo aircraft was performing a flight from San Borlando to La Paz when it encountered adverse meteorological conditions. While navigating through the Unduavi region, the aircraft type impacted the slope of a mountain.

Following the impact, search and rescue operations were initiated to locate the wreckage and any potential survivors. These efforts continued for several days but were ultimately terminated after no evidence of the plane or its occupants could be identified. The debris from the crash was not discovered until August 1974.

Findings

  • There were no survivors of the accident.
  • The flight was operating in poor weather conditions at the time of the mountain impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountainside while flying through inclement weather.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1974-01-06 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Unduavi, Bolivia?

A cargo flight traveling from San Borja to La Paz crashed into a mountainside during poor weather, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1974-01-06 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1974-01-06 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CP-990, operated by Servicios Aéreos Bolivianos - SAB, at Unduavi, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountainside while flying through inclement weather.

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