CP-974

On May 6, 1984 at 12:00 AM, CP-974 experienced a crash involving Curtiss C-46 Commando, operated by Transportes Aéreos San Martin, with the event recorded near San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia 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.

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. After takeoff from runway 18 at San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport, while climbing, the crew reported the failure of the left engine and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. After touchdown, the crew made a ground loop at the end of the runway and the aircraft came to rest. All three crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration CP-974, MSN 22363, year of manufacture 1945.