Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 2 July 1944
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-35-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-3658
Location: Ledo –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gear.Landing gear.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in the death of at least one occupant. The crash-landing scenario indicates a significant loss of life and potential damage to the aircraft.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in the death of at least one occupant. The crash-landing scenario indicates a significant loss of life and potential damage to the aircraft.
Description
Crash-landing. At least one occupant killed.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during landing.Mechanical failure during landing.Share on:
