Incident Overview
Date: Monday 2 July 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-101112
Location: –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during severe, deteriorating weather conditions, leading to a rapid and uncontrolled descent.An aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during severe, deteriorating weather conditions, leading to a rapid and uncontrolled descent.
Description
Crashed following engine failure in poor weather.
Primary Cause
Engine failure due to adverse weather conditions.Engine failure due to adverse weather conditions.Share on:
