Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 15 September 1966
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Robert Vasquez
Registration Number: CP-786
Location: near Santa Cruz –
ÿ Bolivia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Flight Control SystemFlight Control System
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during flight, resulting in a crash.A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during flight, resulting in a crash.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? a faulty sensor caused erratic control input.Mechanical failure ? a faulty sensor caused erratic control input.Share on:
