CP-760

Shortly after takeoff, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height, stalled and crashed in flames. All four occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

CP-760

Registration

CP-760

MSN

22535

Year of Manufacture

1945

Date

August 23, 1968 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Cargo

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Reyes La Paz

Region

South America • Bolivia

Coordinates

-16.5408°, -68.0628°

Narrative Report

On August 23, 1968 at 12:00 AM, CP-760 experienced a crash involving Curtiss C-46 Commando, operated by Transportes Aéreos Benianos - TABSA, with the event recorded near Reyes 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.

4 people were known to be on board, 4 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.

Shortly after takeoff, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height, stalled and crashed in flames. All four occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration CP-760, MSN 22535, year of manufacture 1945.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -16.5408°, -68.0628°.

Fatalities

Total

4

Crew

3

Passengers

1

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height, stalled and crashed in flames. All four occupants were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

3

Passengers On Board

1

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 4

Operational Details

Flight Type

Cargo

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

South America • Bolivia

Aircraft Details

Registration

CP-760

MSN

22535

Year of Manufacture

1945