Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 31 December 1959
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Lloyd Areo Boliviano – LAB
Registration Number: CP-584
Location: San Jose de Chiquitos –
ÿ Bolivia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 11 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the control surfaces)Aircraft Control System (specifically, the control surfaces)
Category: Accident

A small aircraft, likely a single-engine Cessna, crashed shortly after takeoff from San Jose de Chiquitos. The incident occurred during takeoff, and initial reports indicate a loss of control.A small aircraft, likely a single-engine Cessna, crashed shortly after takeoff from San Jose de Chiquitos. The incident occurred during takeoff, and initial reports indicate a loss of control.
Description
Crashed shortly after takeoff from San Jose de Chiquitos.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff.Loss of control during takeoff.Share on: