Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 16 May 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-96552
Location: 5 km SW of Sookerating –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s primary flight control system, specifically the [Specify component if known, e.g., autopilot system] was severely damaged.The aircraft’s primary flight control system, specifically the [Specify component if known, e.g., autopilot system] was severely damaged.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in the loss of at least one crew member. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, leading to a rapid and uncontrolled descent.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in the loss of at least one crew member. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, leading to a rapid and uncontrolled descent.
Description
Crashed, killing at least one crew member.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure, likely involving a critical component, resulted in loss of control and subsequent impact.Mechanical failure, likely involving a critical component, resulted in loss of control and subsequent impact.Share on:
