Incident Overview
Date: Friday 23 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-61063
Location: Shingwiyang –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gear and control system of the aircraft.Landing gear and control system of the aircraft.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a significant crash-landing near a rural area, resulting in damage and potential loss of life.A small aircraft experienced a significant crash-landing near a rural area, resulting in damage and potential 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 malfunction in the landing gear or control system.Mechanical failure during landing, likely due to a malfunction in the landing gear or control system.Share on:
