CP-1208

On January 26, 1977 at 12:00 AM, CP-1208 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-54 Skymaster, operated by Frigorifico Reyes, with the event recorded near San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Beni.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

7 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 7 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: 4, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. During the takeoff roll, one of the left engine failed. The crew lost control of the airplane that veered off runway to the left and then collided with a parked DC-3. Both aircraft were destroyed and all seven occupants were injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration CP-1208, MSN 10651, year of manufacture 1945.