CP-1338
Flight / Schedule
CP-1338
Aircraft
Douglas C-118 LiftmasterRegistration
CP-1338
MSN
43566/244
Year of Manufacture
1952
Operator
Transportes Aéreos Bolivar - TABDate
May 23, 1978 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Beni Beni
Region
South America • Bolivia
Coordinates
-12.4628°, -64.3276°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On May 23, 1978 at 12:00 AM, CP-1338 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-118 Liftmaster, operated by Transportes Aéreos Bolivar - TAB, with the event recorded near Beni 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.
5 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 60.0%.
Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. During the takeoff roll, the crew encountered an unexpected situation. The captain decided to abort the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking maneuver. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest in flames. Three crew members were killed and two others were seriously injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration CP-1338, MSN 43566/244, year of manufacture 1952.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -12.4628°, -64.3276°.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
3
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
During the takeoff roll, the crew encountered an unexpected situation. The captain decided to abort the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking maneuver. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest in flames. Three crew members were killed and two others were seriously injured.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
5
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
60.0%
Known people on board: 5
Operational Details
Operator
Transportes Aéreos Bolivar - TABFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Bolivia
Aircraft Details
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