Incident Overview
Date: Friday 8 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-35-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-3604
Location: near Mohanbari Air Base (MOH) –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine/propeller/control systemAircraft engine/propeller/control system
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in the loss of at least one crew member. The accident involved a catastrophic impact, leading to significant damage to the aircraft.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in the loss of at least one crew member. The accident involved a catastrophic impact, leading to significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Crashed. At least one crew member killed.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a critical system malfunction.Mechanical failure ? likely a critical system malfunction.Share on:
