Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 18 September 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-61043
Location: 32 km W of Pao-Shan –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a significant loss of power after encountering engine malfunctions. The incident involved a rapid and potentially destabilizing event.An aircraft experienced a significant loss of power after encountering engine malfunctions. The incident involved a rapid and potentially destabilizing event.
Description
Crashed after engine problems.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Engine malfunctions leading to loss of power.Engine malfunctions leading to loss of power.Share on:
