CP-1317

On final approach, the captain sighted cattle on the first portion of the runway and decided to extend the flare and landed further down the runway. After touchdown on a wet surface, the left main gear struck an irregularity in the terrain. Upon impact, it collapsed and the airplane veered off runway to the left and came to rest. All six occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Flight / Schedule

CP-1317

Aircraft

Martin 404

Registration

CP-1317

MSN

14163

Year of Manufacture

1952

Date

January 20, 1977 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Cargo

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

El Perú Beni

Region

South America • Bolivia

Coordinates

-11.9662°, -66.3325°

Crash Cause

Other causes

Narrative Report

On January 20, 1977 at 12:00 AM, CP-1317 experienced a crash involving Martin 404, operated by CAMBA Transportes Aéreos - Comercializadora Aérea Mixta Boliviana, with the event recorded near El Perú 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.

6 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 6 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: 2, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is other causes. On final approach, the captain sighted cattle on the first portion of the runway and decided to extend the flare and landed further down the runway. After touchdown on a wet surface, the left main gear struck an irregularity in the terrain. Upon impact, it collapsed and the airplane veered off runway to the left and came to rest. All six occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration CP-1317, MSN 14163, year of manufacture 1952.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -11.9662°, -66.3325°.

Fatalities

Total

0

Crew

0

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

On final approach, the captain sighted cattle on the first portion of the runway and decided to extend the flare and landed further down the runway. After touchdown on a wet surface, the left main gear struck an irregularity in the terrain. Upon impact, it collapsed and the airplane veered off runway to the left and came to rest. All six occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Cause: Other causes

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

4

Passengers On Board

2

Estimated Survivors

6

Fatality Rate

0.0%

Known people on board: 6

Operational Details

Flight Type

Cargo

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

South America • Bolivia

Aircraft Details

Aircraft

Martin 404

Registration

CP-1317

MSN

14163

Year of Manufacture

1952