Emergency landing following technical failure at La Paz-El Alto Airport

No fatalities • La Paz, Bolivia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a mechanical malfunction during its initial climb from La Paz-El Alto Airport, resulting in an emergency landing and significant airframe damage.

What happened

During the early stages of flight departing from La Paz-El Alto Airport, the aircraft encountered a technical failure while performing its initial climb. Following the onset of this malfunction, the crew initiated an emergency descent to return to the vicinity of the airfield.

Upon attempting an emergency landing near the airport, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss. Despite the severity of the impact and the destruction of the airframe, there were zero fatalities among the occupants. Both individuals on board the aircraft escaped the incident without any injuries.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the emergency was an unspecified mechanical malfunction occurring during the climb phase.

Probable cause

A technical failure occurred during the initial climb, necessitating an emergency landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-11-15 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near La Paz, Bolivia?

An aircraft experienced a mechanical malfunction during its initial climb from La Paz-El Alto Airport, resulting in an emergency landing and significant airframe damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-11-15 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1950-11-15 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CB-48, operated by Frigorifico Cooperativo Los Andes, at La Paz, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A technical failure occurred during the initial climb, necessitating an emergency landing.

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