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Cargo Aircraft Strikes Mount Los Novios near La Paz; Wreckage Found Years Later (CP-735)

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On October 19, 1990, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CP-735) operated by BAFIN - Transportes Aéreos - Bolivian Air Flight International was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Los Novios, Bolivia in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft en route from Santa Ana del Yacuma struck a mountain near La Paz during approach. Search efforts were abandoned after days, but the wreckage was discovered six years later, and the copilot's body was recovered in 2010.

Accident

The crew departed Santa Ana del Yacuma on a cargo flight destined for La Paz. While approaching La Paz at an altitude of 16,000 feet, the aircraft struck the slope of Mount Los Novios, located approximately 28 kilometers north of La Paz.

Search and Recovery

Search and rescue operations were initiated promptly but were eventually abandoned after a few days when no trace of the aircraft or the three occupants was found. Six years after the accident, the wreckage was discovered. In November 2010, the copilot's body was found at the site.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident was conducted by the relevant authorities. The wreckage, located at a remote mountainous area, provided evidence for the analysis of the event.

Probable Cause

The official finding attributed the accident to controlled flight into terrain.

Controlled flight into terrain

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Oct 1990 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Mt Los Novios, Bolivia?

A cargo aircraft en route from Santa Ana del Yacuma struck a mountain near La Paz during approach. Search efforts were abandoned after days, but the wreckage was discovered six years later, and the copilot's body was recovered in 2010.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Oct 1990 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Oct 1990 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration CP-735, operated by BAFIN - Transportes Aéreos - Bolivian Air Flight International, at Mt Los Novios, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Controlled flight into terrain.

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