Narrative:
Struck mountain on approach in poor visibility conditions.
» La Nacion 28 Nov. 1946
» Air Britain Casualty compendium (pt. 48)
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 27 November 1946 |
| Time: | 10:30 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Lineas Aéreas Costarricenses - LACSA |
| Registration: | RX-76 |
| MSN: | 20590 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 20 / Occupants: 20 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 23 / Occupants: 23 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near San José ( Costa Rica)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Parrita Airport (MRPR), Costa Rica |
| San José-La Sabana Airport, Costa Rica |
Struck mountain on approach in poor visibility conditions.
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» La Nacion 27 Nov. 1946» La Nacion 28 Nov. 1946
» Air Britain Casualty compendium (pt. 48)
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