Douglas C-54 Skymaster crash, Jan 12, 1979, San Borja Beni
Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident on January 12, 1979 near San Borja Beni, Bolivia with no fatalities.
- Date: January 12, 1979
- Aircraft: Douglas C-54 Skymaster
- Location: San Borja Beni, Bolivia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
On 12 January 1979 a Douglas C-54D Skymaster (CP-1352) operated by Transportes Aereos Kantuta (Trak Airways) departed San Borja, Bolivia. A few minutes after takeoff the crew faced an unexpected situation and attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed about 48 km northeast of San Borja and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.