Incident Overview
Date: Monday 24 July 1944
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-107370
Location: Casablanca –
ÿ Morocco
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Lift SystemAircraft Lift System
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of lift during takeoff, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent. The incident was initiated by a sudden and unexpected loss of control.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of lift during takeoff, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent. The incident was initiated by a sudden and unexpected loss of control.
Description
Crashed on takeoff.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to a combination of aerodynamic instability and insufficient airspeed.Loss of control during takeoff due to a combination of aerodynamic instability and insufficient airspeed.Share on:
