Incident Overview
Date: Monday 16 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-61053
Location: 80 km SSW of Shingbwyang –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft control system.Aircraft control system.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during the crew dance, resulting in a crash.A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during the crew dance, resulting in a crash.
Description
Crashed after the crew bailed out.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Crew error/lack of coordination during the dance.Crew error/lack of coordination during the dance.Share on:
