Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 27 June 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-96608
Location: 24 km E of Pao-Shan –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An engine failure resulted in a loss of control, leading to a crew bailout. The crew experienced significant difficulties during the maneuver.An engine failure resulted in a loss of control, leading to a crew bailout. The crew experienced significant difficulties during the maneuver.
Description
The crew bailed out after engine problems.
Source of Information
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