Emergency landing and crash near San Borja

No fatalities • San Borja, Bolivia • Flight

An aircraft sustained heavy damage following an emergency descent and subsequent crash approximately 48 km northeast of San Borja.

What happened

Shortly after departing from San Borja-Capitan Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport, the flight crew encountered an unforeseen technical or operational issue. This situation necessitated an immediate attempt at an emergency landing. During the course of this maneuver, the aircraft type crashed in an area located roughly 48 km northeast of the San Borja airfield.

The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

At this time, the specific circumstances surrounding the emergency are still being determined, as the exact nature of the event that forced the crew to abort their flight remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1979-01-12 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident near San Borja, Bolivia?

An aircraft sustained heavy damage following an emergency descent and subsequent crash approximately 48 km northeast of San Borja.

Were there any fatalities in the 1979-01-12 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1979-01-12 involved a Douglas C-54 Skymaster, registration CP-1352, operated by Transportes Aéreos Kantuta - Trak Airways, at San Borja, Bolivia.

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