Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 26 October 1944
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-61000
Location: Luliang –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft structure and systems (likely including flight control, landing gear, and potentially the engine).Aircraft structure and systems (likely including flight control, landing gear, and potentially the engine).
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in the fatality of at least one occupant. The crash-landing scenario indicates a significant loss of life and potential damage to the aircraft.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in the fatality of at least one occupant. The crash-landing scenario indicates a significant loss of life and potential damage to the aircraft.
Description
Crash-landing; at least one occupant killed.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or pilot error leading to a rapid descent and impact.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or pilot error leading to a rapid descent and impact.Share on:
