Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 12 December 1979
Aircraft Type: Martin 4-0-4
Owner/operator: CAMBA – Commercializadora Area Mixta Boliviana
Registration Number: CP-1440
Location: near Apolo Airport (APB) –
ÿ Bolivia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed
Casualties: Fatalities: 11 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Aircraft engine(s) or flight control system.Aircraft engine(s) or flight control system.
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the fatalities of all five crew members and six passengers.A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the fatalities of all five crew members and six passengers.
Description
The aircraft crashed shortly after take-off due to mechanical failure or overload, killing all five crew members and six passengers.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure or overload.Mechanical failure or overload.Share on:
