4 fatalities

1968-08-23: Curtiss C-46 Commando (CP-760) — Transportes Aéreos Benianos - TABSA — Reyes, Bolivia

Reyes, BoliviaTakeoff (climb)

On August 23, 1968, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CP-760) operated by Transportes Aéreos Benianos - TABSA was involved in an aviation accident near Reyes, Bolivia during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall due to an inability to maintain altitude during the takeoff climb. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781238528Data APIEditorial standards

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.