Incident Overview
Date: Friday 14 February 1969
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Japan Air Self-Defense Force – JASDF
Registration Number: 71-1134
Location: Matsushima Air Base –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, airspeed indicator and control surfaces).Aircraft Control System (specifically, airspeed indicator and control surfaces).
Category: Accident

A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a crash.A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a crash.
Description
Crashed on takeoff.
Primary Cause
Insufficient airspeed control during takeoff.Insufficient airspeed control during takeoff.Share on: