Incident Overview
Date: Friday 6 July 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-55-CK Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-47126
Location: near Luliang –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: C-46 aircraft engineC-46 aircraft engine
Category: Accident
A C-46 aircraft experienced an engine power loss during a night departure, resulting in a crash into surrounding mountains. The incident highlights a potential mechanical failure within the engine.A C-46 aircraft experienced an engine power loss during a night departure, resulting in a crash into surrounding mountains. The incident highlights a potential mechanical failure within the engine.
Description
The C-46 is believed to have lost power in one engine upon a night departure and crashed into surrounding mountains.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp, http://www.cbi-history.comhttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp, http://www.cbi-history.comPrimary Cause
Engine failure/Loss of power during flight.Engine failure/Loss of power during flight.Share on:
