OB-QAL-487

On January 4, 1959 at 12:00 AM, OB-QAL-487 experienced a crash involving Curtiss C-46 Commando, operated by Transportes Aéreos Peruanas - TAPSA, with the event recorded near Moyobamba San Martín.

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, 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.

After touchdown, the airplane encountered difficulties to stop within the remaining distance, overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest against a radio mast. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration OB-QAL-487, MSN 26656, year of manufacture 1943.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -6.2979°, -77.0965°.