Mt Choquetanga impact resulting in 74 fatalities

74 fatalities • Mt Choquetanga, Bolivia • Flight

An aircraft crashed into the slope of Mt Choquetanga during cruise flight, resulting in the loss of all 74 people on board.

What happened

During a period of marginal weather conditions, an aircraft was maintaining a cruising altitude of 15,500 feet when it collided with the side of Mt Choquetanga. The impact with the mountain slope resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. Following the accident, search efforts located the debris field in a remote and isolated region approximately three days after the event.

There were 74 fatalities recorded in the accident, with no survivors reported among the occupants.

Findings

Official investigations into the crash were unable to establish a definitive cause for the collision. However, investigators concluded that the accident was likely the result of controlled flight into terrain.

Probable cause

The accident is believed to have been caused by controlled flight into terrain, though an exact determination remains uncertain.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1969-09-26 Douglas DC-6 accident near Mt Choquetanga, Bolivia?

An aircraft crashed into the slope of Mt Choquetanga during cruise flight, resulting in the loss of all 74 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1969-09-26 Douglas DC-6 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 74 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1969-09-26 involved a Douglas DC-6, registration CP-698, operated by Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB Airlines, at Mt Choquetanga, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident is believed to have been caused by controlled flight into terrain, though an exact determination remains uncertain.

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