Incident Overview
Date: Friday 23 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-96558
Location: –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine.Aircraft engine.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of control, leading to a crash.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of control, leading to a crash.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during flight.Mechanical failure during flight.Share on:
