Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 22 December 1943
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-20-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-24661
Location: Sookerating –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine/rotor systemAircraft engine/rotor system
Category: Accident
A fatal accident occurred during takeoff from Sookerating. The aircraft experienced a loss of control, resulting in a crash.A fatal accident occurred during takeoff from Sookerating. The aircraft experienced a loss of control, resulting in a crash.
Description
Fatal accident on takeoff from Sookerating.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff.Mechanical failure during takeoff.Share on:
