Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 13 September 1944
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-107281
Location: Asmara –
ÿ Eritrea
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine/rotor systemAircraft engine/rotor system
Category: Accident
A takeoff accident occurred, resulting in the death of at least one crew member. Investigation is underway to determine the precise cause.A takeoff accident occurred, resulting in the death of at least one crew member. Investigation is underway to determine the precise cause.
Description
Takeoff accident. At least one crew member was killed.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff.Mechanical failure during takeoff.Share on:
