Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 6 December 1947
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46 Commando
Owner/operator: Republic of China Air Force
Location: near Chongqing Airport –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 40
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden engine failure shortly after takeoff in the suburbs of Chongqing near the airport. Ten occupants were injured, with ten critically injured.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden engine failure shortly after takeoff in the suburbs of Chongqing near the airport. Ten occupants were injured, with ten critically injured.
Description
Crashed in suburbs of Chongqing near the airport a few minutes after take-off when engine trouble developed. Other occupants injured, ten critical.
Primary Cause
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