CP-571

On January 16, 1962 at 12:00 AM, CP-571 experienced a crash involving Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, operated by Aerovias Moxos, with the event recorded near Viacha La Paz.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a plain, valley crash site.

4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Shortly after takeoff from La Paz-El Alto Airport, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing in Viacha, some 17 km southwest of the airfield. All four crew members evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration CP-571, MSN 6035.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -16.6597°, -68.3023°.