Incident Overview
Date: Friday 14 September 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-20-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 44-78436
Location: Chihkiang –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A fatal accident occurred involving pilot Lt Vachel Worthingten Anderson, aged 22, resulting in the loss of all fatalities. The incident involved a single aircraft.A fatal accident occurred involving pilot Lt Vachel Worthingten Anderson, aged 22, resulting in the loss of all fatalities. The incident involved a single aircraft.
Description
Fatal accident. Pilot Lt Vachel Worthingten Anderson (22) among the fatalities.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Unknown ? Preliminary investigation suggests a potential mechanical failure.Unknown ? Preliminary investigation suggests a potential mechanical failure.Share on:
