CP-1570
Flight / Schedule
CP-1570
Aircraft
Martin 404Registration
CP-1570
MSN
14167
Year of Manufacture
1952
Date
June 16, 1987 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Paraparau All Bolivia
Region
South America • Bolivia
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On June 16, 1987 at 12:00 AM, CP-1570 experienced a crash involving Martin 404, operated by CAMBA Transportes Aéreos - Comercializadora Aérea Mixta Boliviana, with the event recorded near Paraparau All Bolivia.
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. On final approach to Paraparau Airport, an engine failed and caught fire. Also, the crew was unable to lower the gear. The aircraft belly landed and slid for few dozen meters before coming to rest. All three crew members escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration CP-1570, MSN 14167, year of manufacture 1952.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On final approach to Paraparau Airport, an engine failed and caught fire. Also, the crew was unable to lower the gear. The aircraft belly landed and slid for few dozen meters before coming to rest. All three crew members escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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
Flight Type
Cargo
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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