Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 10 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-5-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 44-77341
Location: near Tanauan Airfield –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 37 / Occupants: 37
Component Affected: C-46 transport planeC-46 transport plane
Category: Accident
A C-46 transport plane crashed due to unfavorable weather conditions near Tanauan Airfield, Philippines. The incident occurred during a medical evacuation flight.A C-46 transport plane crashed due to unfavorable weather conditions near Tanauan Airfield, Philippines. The incident occurred during a medical evacuation flight.
Description
The C-46 transport plane, operated by the 433rd Troop Carrier Group (TCG), 70th Troop Carrier Squadron (TCS), flew a medical evacuation flight from Mabalacat Airfield to Tanauan Airfield, Philippines. Weather conditions were unfavorable, with a low ceiling, scattered and five miles visibility at the destination. The airplane crashed.
Source of Information
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/c-46/44-77341.htmlhttp://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/c-46/44-77341.htmlPrimary Cause
Unfavorable weather conditions, specifically a low ceiling and scattered visibility, significantly impacted flight safety.Unfavorable weather conditions, specifically a low ceiling and scattered visibility, significantly impacted flight safety.Share on:
