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Aircraft Crash Near San Borja with No Casualties (CP-1352)

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On January 12, 1979, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration CP-1352) operated by Transportes Aéreos Kantuta - Trak Airways was involved in an aviation accident near San Borja, Bolivia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed about 48 km northeast of San Borja shortly after takeoff, resulting in no casualties. The cause of the crash remains unknown.

Incident Overview A few minutes after departing from San Borja-Capitan Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport, the crew encountered an unexpected situation that forced them to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crashed in unknown circumstances approximately 48 km northeast of San Borja. The plane was damaged beyond repair, but there were no casualties reported in the incident. The specific details of the unexpected situation and the exact cause of the crash have not been disclosed in the available information. This event highlights the importance of ongoing investigations to determine the root causes of such incidents and to implement necessary safety measures to prevent future occurrences.

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

An aircraft crashed about 48 km northeast of San Borja shortly after takeoff, resulting in no casualties. The cause of the crash remains unknown.

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

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

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

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