CP-1243

Shortly after takeoff, one of the engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed by the runway. There were no casualties.

Flight / Schedule

CP-1243

Registration

CP-1243

MSN

15861/32609

Year of Manufacture

1945

Date

March 13, 1980 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Beni

Region

South America • Bolivia

Crash Cause

Technical failure

Narrative Report

On March 13, 1980 at 12:00 AM, CP-1243 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Aerolineas La Paz, with the event recorded near San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Beni.

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

0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.

Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after takeoff, one of the engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed by the runway. There were no casualties.

Aircraft reference details include registration CP-1243, MSN 15861/32609, year of manufacture 1945.

Fatalities

Total

0

Crew

0

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff, one of the engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed by the runway. There were no casualties.

Cause: Technical failure

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

0

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

Known people on board: 0

Operational Details

Flight Type

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

South America • Bolivia

Aircraft Details

Registration

CP-1243

MSN

15861/32609

Year of Manufacture

1945