Incident Overview
Date: Monday 7 August 1944
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-61034
Location: Abadan Airport (ABD) –
ÿ Iran
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during takeoff, resulting in irreparable damage.An aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during takeoff, resulting in irreparable damage.
Description
Damaged beyond repair after engine failed on takeoff.
Source of Information
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Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
