Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 13 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-5-CK Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-47005
Location: Sookerating Air Base –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Lift SystemAircraft Lift System
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of lift during takeoff, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of lift during takeoff, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent.
Description
Crashed on takeoff.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Excessive airspeed during takeoff combined with inadequate takeoff roll.Excessive airspeed during takeoff combined with inadequate takeoff roll.Share on:
