CP-549
Flight / Schedule
CP-549
Aircraft
Curtiss C-46 CommandoRegistration
CP-549
MSN
47
Year of Manufacture
1944
Operator
Corporación Boliviana de FomentoDate
September 20, 1955 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
La Paz La Paz
Region
South America • Bolivia
Coordinates
-34.7447°, -56.2315°
Narrative Report
On September 20, 1955 at 12:00 AM, CP-549 experienced a crash involving Curtiss C-46 Commando, operated by Corporación Boliviana de Fomento, with the event recorded near La Paz La Paz.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Just after liftoff, the airplane stalled and crashed. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration CP-549, MSN 47, year of manufacture 1944.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -34.7447°, -56.2315°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Just after liftoff, the airplane stalled and crashed. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Corporación Boliviana de FomentoFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Bolivia