Incident Overview
Date: Monday 6 April 1981
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Urcupina
Registration Number: CP-1470
Location: Laguna Soliz –
ÿ Bolivia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: The DC-3 aircraft’s primary structural component ? the fuselage ? was directly impacted by the crash.The DC-3 aircraft’s primary structural component ? the fuselage ? was directly impacted by the crash.
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during inclement weather, resulting in significant damage and explosion. The aircraft attempted to avoid adverse conditions, leading to a rapid and uncontrolled descent.A DC-3 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during inclement weather, resulting in significant damage and explosion. The aircraft attempted to avoid adverse conditions, leading to a rapid and uncontrolled descent.
Description
The DC-3 crashed into trees and exploded while trying to avoid bad weather in the area.
Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions, specifically dense tree cover, likely triggered a loss of control and subsequent impact.Severe weather conditions, specifically dense tree cover, likely triggered a loss of control and subsequent impact.Share on:
