4 fatalities

1970-03-15: Fairchild C-82 Packet (CP-677) — Transportes Aéreos Benianos - TABSA — Saipuru, Bolivia

Saipuru, BoliviaTakeoff (climb)

On March 15, 1970, a Fairchild C-82 Packet (registration CP-677) operated by Transportes Aéreos Benianos - TABSA was involved in an aviation accident near Saipuru, Bolivia during takeoff. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed into a forested region near the Izeze River shortly after departing from Saipuru Aerodrome, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

Following its departure from Saipuru Aerodrome, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. The flight path deviated significantly from the intended route, leading to an impact within a heavily wooded area situated approximately 12 km away from the airfield. The crash site was located in the vicinity of the Izeze River.

All four members of the crew perished in the accident. There were no other occupants reported on board at the time of the event.

Findings

No specific technical or environmental causes have been officially detailed regarding why the aircraft became uncontrollable during the initial climb phase.