Incident Overview
Date: Monday 3 June 1968
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46 Commando
Owner/operator: Republic of China Air Force – ROCAF
Registration Number: 6185
Location: near Tainan –
ÿ Taiwan
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 13 / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A major aviation incident occurred following a crash in a pineapple plantation, resulting in at least 13 fatalities. The incident stemmed from a developed engine issue during routine flight.A major aviation incident occurred following a crash in a pineapple plantation, resulting in at least 13 fatalities. The incident stemmed from a developed engine issue during routine flight.
Description
Crashed in a pineapple plantation after developed engine trouble during routine flight. At least 13 killed.
Primary Cause
Developed engine trouble during routine flight.Developed engine trouble during routine flight.Share on:
