Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Sep 12, 1961 (1 killed), San...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on September 12, 1961 near San Borja Beni, Bolivia with 1 fatality. Cause: Crew misjudged altitude while descending in...
- Date: September 12, 1961
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: San Borja Beni, Bolivia
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crew misjudged altitude while descending in poor weather.
A CAMBA Curtiss C 46A Commando cargo flight from Trinidad to San Borja struck a hill near the Maniqui River about 25 km south of San Borja while descending in poor weather on 12 September 1961. One crew member was killed and two other occupants were injured.