Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 9 September 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-55-CK Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-47134
Location: Kunming, Yunnan Province –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants:
Component Affected: C-46 aircraftC-46 aircraft
Category: Accident
A C-46 aircraft, nicknamed ‘Patch and Pray,’ crashed 32 km east of Kunming. The crash occurred during daylight hours. The incident involved 32 airmen, including the First Lieutenant Martin B. Hurd, First Officer Herbert R. Briggs, and Sergeant Anthony Baldasare. Radio operator Sergeant Anthony Baldasare was the crew chief, and Corporal George F. Giancaterino and Student Crew Chief PFC Edward Jasinsky were also on board.A C-46 aircraft, nicknamed ‘Patch and Pray,’ crashed 32 km east of Kunming. The crash occurred during daylight hours. The incident involved 32 airmen, including the First Lieutenant Martin B. Hurd, First Officer Herbert R. Briggs, and Sergeant Anthony Baldasare. Radio operator Sergeant Anthony Baldasare was the crew chief, and Corporal George F. Giancaterino and Student Crew Chief PFC Edward Jasinsky were also on board.
Description
C-46 nicknamed “Patch and Pray” crashed 32 km east of Kunming (32 km east of downtown Kunming is still in today’s jurisdiction of the city). Perished airmen: First Lieutenant Martin B. Hurd First Officer Herbert R. Briggs Radio Operator Sergeant Anthony Baldasare Crew Chief Corporal George F. Giancaterino Student Crew Chief PFC Edward Jasinsky
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp, https://www.hometownheroesradio.com/hump-pilot-experienced-history-tragedy, https://www.journey2astar.net/news/videos-interviews, https://curtisscommando.e-monsite.com/pages/aircraft/s-n-43-47033-to-43-47202-curtiss-c-46a-55-ck-commando/commando-43-47134.htmlhttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp, https://www.hometownheroesradio.com/hump-pilot-experienced-history-tragedy, https://www.journey2astar.net/news/videos-interviews, https://curtisscommando.e-monsite.com/pages/aircraft/s-n-43-47033-to-43-47202-curtiss-c-46a-55-ck-commando/commando-43-47134.htmlPrimary Cause
Possible mechanical failure during flight.Possible mechanical failure during flight.Share on:
