CP-714

On August 30, 1975 at 12:00 AM, CP-714 experienced a crash involving Curtiss C-46 Commando, operated by Transportes Aéreos Benianos - TABSA, with the event recorded near Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz Beni.

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.

3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

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

The listed crash cause is technical failure. After takeoff from Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz Airport, while climbing, the crew reported the failure of the right engine and was cleared to return. Unable to maintain a safe altitude, the captain decided to attempt an emergency landing when the airplane crash landed in an open field located near the airport. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair while all three crew members escaped with minor injuries.

Aircraft reference details include registration CP-714, MSN 22476, year of manufacture 1945.