Incident Overview
Date: Friday 6 April 1973
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46R-1 Commando
Owner/operator: Frigorificos Movima
Registration Number: CP-801
Location: –
ÿ Bolivia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, specifically the control surfaces and flight control system.The entire aircraft, specifically the control surfaces and flight control system.
Category: Accident

A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a catastrophic loss of control and subsequent impact.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a catastrophic loss of control and subsequent impact.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including a mechanical failure or pilot error.Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including a mechanical failure or pilot error.Share on: