Incident Overview
Date: Friday 13 October 1944
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-25-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-24711
Location: near Changchun –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Airplane enginesAirplane engines
Category: Accident
A twin-engine airplane crashed near Changchun after experiencing mechanical issues. The aircraft was reported to be experiencing problems requiring immediate attention.A twin-engine airplane crashed near Changchun after experiencing mechanical issues. The aircraft was reported to be experiencing problems requiring immediate attention.
Description
The crew bailed out after the airplane suffered mechanical problems. The airplane crashed near Hsinking (now named Changchun).
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Mechanical problems with the airplane’s engines.Mechanical problems with the airplane’s engines.Share on:
