Incident Overview
Date: Friday 6 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-5-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-96811
Location: –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, including the flight control systems, navigation equipment, and potentially the autopilot.The entire aircraft, including the flight control systems, navigation equipment, and potentially the autopilot.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of control, leading to a catastrophic crash.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of control, leading to a catastrophic crash.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Uncontrolled flight path and loss of control due to a combination of factors including adverse weather conditions and pilot error.Uncontrolled flight path and loss of control due to a combination of factors including adverse weather conditions and pilot error.Share on:
