Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 19 October 1944
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-107299
Location: Chengdu, Sichuan Province –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft control systems, specifically the autopilot and flight control systems.Aircraft control systems, specifically the autopilot and flight control systems.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in a fatality. Pilot Domenic Tomaro was involved. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure leading to loss of control and subsequent impact.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in a fatality. Pilot Domenic Tomaro was involved. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure leading to loss of control and subsequent impact.
Description
Crashed. At least one fatality, the pilot Domenic Tomaro.
Source of Information
https://curtisscommando.e-monsite.com/pages/aircraft/s-n/commando-42-107299.htmlhttps://curtisscommando.e-monsite.com/pages/aircraft/s-n/commando-42-107299.htmlPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a combination of aerodynamic instability and control system malfunction.Mechanical failure ? likely a combination of aerodynamic instability and control system malfunction.Share on:
