Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 25 February 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-96728
Location: –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Primary Landing GearPrimary Landing Gear
Category: UK
An aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair following a catastrophic failure of its primary landing gear.An aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair following a catastrophic failure of its primary landing gear.
Description
Damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or structural compromise.Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or structural compromise.Share on:
