Incident Overview
Date: Monday 15 January 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-61020
Location: Chanyi –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft control surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder) and engine.Aircraft control surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder) and engine.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a significant impact during a crash-landing, resulting in damage and loss of life.A small aircraft experienced a significant impact during a crash-landing, resulting in damage and loss of life.
Description
Crash-landing.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure during landing, likely due to a faulty control surface or engine malfunction.Mechanical failure during landing, likely due to a faulty control surface or engine malfunction.Share on:
