Fatal aircraft accident following takeoff

4 fatalities • Reyes, Bolivia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed into flames shortly after departing, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

Following its departure from the runway, the aircraft experienced significant issues maintaining its altitude. As the plane struggled to climb, it entered a stall condition. The subsequent impact resulted in a post-crash fire.

All four individuals on board the aircraft lost their lives in the accident. There were no survivors recorded at the scene of the crash.

Findings

Initial reports indicate that the primary factor leading to the accident was the aircraft's inability to gain sufficient altitude during the initial climb phase, which ultimately triggered the aerodynamic stall.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall due to an inability to maintain altitude during the takeoff climb.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1968-08-23 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Reyes, Bolivia?

An aircraft crashed into flames shortly after departing, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1968-08-23 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 1968-08-23 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CP-760, operated by Transportes Aéreos Benianos - TABSA, at Reyes, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall due to an inability to maintain altitude during the takeoff climb.

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