Incident Overview
Date: Monday 10 July 1944
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-60945
Location: Misamari –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine or rotor system (depending on aircraft type)Aircraft engine or rotor system (depending on aircraft type)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in multiple fatalities. The incident occurred on takeoff, and the aircraft sustained significant damage.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in multiple fatalities. The incident occurred on takeoff, and the aircraft sustained significant damage.
Description
Crashed on takeoff. At least one occupant killed.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff, likely involving a critical component.Mechanical failure during takeoff, likely involving a critical component.Share on:
