Incident Overview
Date: Monday 25 September 1944
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-107383
Location: between Chengkung and Mohanbari –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Flight Control System ? Specifically, the autopilot and guidance systems.Flight Control System ? Specifically, the autopilot and guidance systems.
Category: Accident
A transport flight experienced a significant loss of control, resulting in a complete loss of situational awareness and navigation. The aircraft was operating at a high altitude and speed, presenting challenging conditions for the pilot.A transport flight experienced a significant loss of control, resulting in a complete loss of situational awareness and navigation. The aircraft was operating at a high altitude and speed, presenting challenging conditions for the pilot.
Description
Missing during a transport flight.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Pilot error ? potentially related to inadequate situational awareness and loss of control during flight.Pilot error ? potentially related to inadequate situational awareness and loss of control during flight.Share on:
