Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 26 April 1955
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando
Owner/operator: RANSA – Rutas Areas Nacionales SA
Registration Number: YV-C-ARD
Location: off Tanaguarena –
ÿ Venezuela
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A three-person aircraft crashed in the sea during a test flight from Maiquetia Airport. All three individuals perished.A three-person aircraft crashed in the sea during a test flight from Maiquetia Airport. All three individuals perished.
Description
Crashed in sea on a test flight from Maiquetia Airport; all three on board died.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or unforeseen weather conditions.Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or unforeseen weather conditions.Share on:
