26 Mar Boeing 727-2K3 – CP-1276 While descending through FL100 a passenger went into the forward lavatory carrying dynamite in a briefcase. The dynamite exploded, kill... Continue reading
26 Mar Curtiss C-46R Commando – CP-974 An uncontrollable no. 1 engine fire forced the crew to return to San Borja. The aircraft landed on runway 18 and made a ground loop at ... Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas C-54S (DC-4) – CP-1206 Shortly after lift-off from Rurrenabaque, the engines backfired. The right wingtip struck trees, causing the aircraft to lose control a... Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas EC-54U (DC-4) – CP-1090 The DC-4 returned to the airport because of a no. 2 engine failure. Propellers contacted the runway upon landing, causing the aircraft ... Continue reading
26 Mar Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando – CP-1077 An engine failed and a forced landing was carried out beside a road. Continue reading
26 Mar Curtiss C-46R Commando – CP-916 A Curtiss C-46R Commando cargo plane was damaged beyond repair in a forced landing near La Paz. The airplane departed from the El Salva... Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas VC-54Q (DC-4) – CP-1404 Due to bad weather at Palmira, the aircraft diverted to Trinidad. The DC-4 crashed and caught fire on landing. Continue reading