Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 10 October 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-20-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 44-78490
Location: 22 km N of Boana –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft control systemAircraft control system
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of altitude and control during a severe weather event on the north face of Sarwaged Mountain. The incident occurred at approximately 11:000 feet.A small aircraft experienced a loss of altitude and control during a severe weather event on the north face of Sarwaged Mountain. The incident occurred at approximately 11:000 feet.
Description
Crashed at 11.000 feet on the north face of Sarwaged Mountain range in poor weather.
Source of Information
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/c-46/44-78490.htmlhttp://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/c-46/44-78490.htmlPrimary Cause
Severe weather conditions, specifically low visibility and turbulent winds, likely contributed to the loss of altitude and control.Severe weather conditions, specifically low visibility and turbulent winds, likely contributed to the loss of altitude and control.Share on:
