Narrative:The airplane crash-landed after takeoff following engine problems. The occupants were unable to open the main doors as they had been damaged on impact. Airport staff reached the crash site and pried open the doors.
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accident date:
19-04-1968type: Douglas VC-47D (DC-3)
registration: CP-734

accident date:
19-04-1968type: Douglas VC-47D (DC-3)
registration: CP-734

accident date:
19-04-1968type: Douglas VC-47D (DC-3)
registration: CP-734

accident date:
19-04-1968type: Douglas VC-47D (DC-3)
registration: CP-734

accident date:
19-04-1968type: Douglas VC-47D (DC-3)
registration: CP-734

accident date:
19-04-1968type: Douglas VC-47D (DC-3)
registration: CP-734

accident date:
19-04-1968type: Douglas VC-47D (DC-3)
registration: CP-734

accident date:
19-04-1968type: Douglas VC-47D (DC-3)
registration: CP-734

accident date:
19-04-1968type: Douglas VC-47D (DC-3)
registration: CP-734

accident date:
19-04-1968type: Douglas VC-47D (DC-3)
registration: CP-734

accident date:
19-04-1968type: Douglas VC-47D (DC-3)
registration: CP-734
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does
not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Trinidad Airport to La Paz-El Alto Airport as the crow flies is 396 km (248 miles).
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.