Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 7 September 1943
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-15-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-12431
Location: Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: CommandoCommando
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, resulting in a forced emergency landing. The pilot successfully completed a belly landing, mitigating damage to the Commando. No casualties were reported.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, resulting in a forced emergency landing. The pilot successfully completed a belly landing, mitigating damage to the Commando. No casualties were reported.
Description
The crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing following dual engine failure. The pilot completed a belly landing and while the Commando was damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp, https://curtisscommando.e-monsite.com/pages/aircraft/s-n-41-12384-to-41-12433-curtiss-c-46a-15-cu-commando/commando-41-12431.htmlhttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp, https://curtisscommando.e-monsite.com/pages/aircraft/s-n-41-12384-to-41-12433-curtiss-c-46a-15-cu-commando/commando-41-12431.htmlPrimary Cause
Dual engine failureDual engine failureShare on:
