Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 5 June 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-96740
Location: Kunming –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gear and/or control system.Landing gear and/or control system.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a significant impact during a crash-landing, resulting in damage and potential loss of life.A small aircraft experienced a significant impact during a crash-landing, 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 loss of control or a critical system malfunction.Mechanical failure during landing, likely due to a loss of control or a critical system malfunction.Share on:
