Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 12 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-5-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 44-77352
Location: –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s primary flight control system, specifically the [Specify component if known, e.g., autopilot system] was severely damaged.The aircraft’s primary flight control system, specifically the [Specify component if known, e.g., autopilot system] was severely damaged.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of control, leading to a catastrophic crash.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of control, leading to a catastrophic crash.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a critical component failure, possibly related to recent maintenance or operational stress.Mechanical failure ? likely a critical component failure, possibly related to recent maintenance or operational stress.Share on:
