Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 24 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 44-77525
Location: on Rhein crossing ops –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A Boeing 777 aircraft crashed over Germany during the Rhein crossing operation, ‘Varsity’. The incident resulted in significant damage and loss of life.A Boeing 777 aircraft crashed over Germany during the Rhein crossing operation, ‘Varsity’. The incident resulted in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Crashed over Germany during Rhein crossing (operation “Varsity”). No further details.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff.Mechanical failure during takeoff.Share on:
