CP-755

On November 23, 1976 at 12:00 AM, CP-755 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Aerolineas La Paz, 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.

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

The listed crash cause is human factor. Following a wrong approach configuration, the airplane landed too far down the runway 27, about 450 meters past the runway threshold, at an excessive speed of 130 knots. Upon touchdown, the right tire burst. Out of control, the airplane veered off runway and came to rest. While all four occupants escaped uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration CP-755, MSN 4294, year of manufacture 1942.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -16.4886°, -68.2201°.