CP-1336
Flight / Schedule
CP-1336
Aircraft
Douglas DC-6Registration
CP-1336
MSN
44617
Year of Manufacture
1955
Operator
Aerovias Las MinasDate
October 6, 1977 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Spraying (Agricultural)
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
La China All Bolivia
Region
South America • Bolivia
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On October 6, 1977 at 12:00 AM, CP-1336 experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-6, operated by Aerovias Las Minas, with the event recorded near La China All Bolivia.
The flight was categorized as spraying (agricultural) 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. Upon landing at La China Airstrip, one of the four engine exploded and caught fire. The crew stopped the aircraft and was able to evacuate the cabin before the airplane would be destroyed by fire.
Aircraft reference details include registration CP-1336, MSN 44617, year of manufacture 1955.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Upon landing at La China Airstrip, one of the four engine exploded and caught fire. The crew stopped the aircraft and was able to evacuate the cabin before the airplane would be destroyed by fire.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Operator
Aerovias Las MinasFlight Type
Spraying (Agricultural)
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Bolivia
Aircraft Details
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