CP-605
Flight / Schedule
CP-605
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
CP-605
MSN
15794/32542
Year of Manufacture
1945
Operator
Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB AirlinesDate
August 25, 1956 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
La Paz-El Alto La Paz
Region
South America • Bolivia
Coordinates
-16.4886°, -68.2201°
Narrative Report
On August 25, 1956 at 12:00 AM, CP-605 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB Airlines, with the event recorded near La Paz-El Alto La Paz.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
On final approach to La Paz-El Alto, the aircraft crashed for unknown reason few km short of runway threshold, killing both pilots.
Aircraft reference details include registration CP-605, MSN 15794/32542, year of manufacture 1945.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -16.4886°, -68.2201°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
2
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On final approach to La Paz-El Alto, the aircraft crashed for unknown reason few km short of runway threshold, killing both pilots.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano - LAB AirlinesFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Bolivia
