Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 29 March 1944
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-60953
Location: Barrackpore Air Base –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Engine/Propeller/Control SystemEngine/Propeller/Control System
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred during takeoff, resulting in the loss of at least one crew member. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure leading to a crash.A serious aviation incident occurred during takeoff, resulting in the loss of at least one crew member. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure leading to a crash.
Description
Crashed on takeoff; at least one crew member killed.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff, likely involving a critical component.Mechanical failure during takeoff, likely involving a critical component.Share on:
