Incident Overview
Date: Friday 20 September 1957
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Western Hemisphere Import Export Co.
Registration Number: PP-LEI
Location: 5 km from Panagarh –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft engine and control systems.Aircraft engine and control systems.
Category: Accident
A Curtiss Commando aircraft experienced a forced landing near Panagarh Airbase, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft. The aircraft was unable to continue its flight.A Curtiss Commando aircraft experienced a forced landing near Panagarh Airbase, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft. The aircraft was unable to continue its flight.
Description
The Curtiss Commando carried out a forced landing in a paddy field near Panagarh Airbase. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during flight.Mechanical failure during flight.Share on:
