Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 9 June 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 44-78243
Location: 5 km S of Yunnanyi –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, specifically the flight control system and potentially the engine.The entire aircraft, specifically the flight control system and potentially the engine.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a loss of control and subsequent impact.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a loss of control and subsequent impact.
Description
Crashed.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including a mechanical failure or pilot error.Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including a mechanical failure or pilot error.Share on:
