Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 14 December 1943
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46 Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-5163
Location: Wilmington, DL –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: EnginesEngines
Category: UK
A passenger jet experienced a catastrophic engine failure during flight, resulting in a significant loss of life and extensive damage to the aircraft.A passenger jet experienced a catastrophic engine failure during flight, resulting in a significant loss of life and extensive damage to the aircraft.
Description
Destroyed.
Primary Cause
Engine failure due to a mechanical defect.Engine failure due to a mechanical defect.Share on:
