Incident Overview
Date: Friday 16 June 1944
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-60993
Location: Dinjan –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft Flight Control SystemAircraft Flight Control System
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash-landing following a diversion to Dinjan. At least one occupant was fatally injured.A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash-landing following a diversion to Dinjan. At least one occupant was fatally injured.
Description
Crash-landed after diverting to Dinjan. At least one occupant killed.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Turbulence during the diversion led to loss of control and subsequent impact with the terrain.Turbulence during the diversion led to loss of control and subsequent impact with the terrain.Share on:
