Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 24 May 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46A)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 39608
Location: Okinawa –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Primary Landing GearPrimary Landing Gear
Category: UK
A passenger aircraft sustained significant damage, rendering it irreparable.A passenger aircraft sustained significant damage, rendering it irreparable.
Description
Damaged beyond repair.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure of the primary landing gear system.Mechanical failure of the primary landing gear system.Share on:
