Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 23 March 1946
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-5-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 44-77403
Location: –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, including the flight control system, navigation equipment, and potentially the aircraft’s structural integrity.The entire aircraft, including the flight control system, navigation equipment, and potentially the aircraft’s structural integrity.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of control, leading to a catastrophic crash.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of control, leading to a catastrophic crash.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Uncontrolled flight path and loss of control due to a combination of factors including adverse weather conditions and pilot error.Uncontrolled flight path and loss of control due to a combination of factors including adverse weather conditions and pilot error.Share on:
