Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 20 March 1966
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Servicios Americanos
Registration Number: N1245N
Location: near Asunci¢n –
ÿ Paraguay
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft control system (e.g., flight control surfaces, autopilot)Aircraft control system (e.g., flight control surfaces, autopilot)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a sudden and uncontrolled loss of altitude shortly after takeoff, resulting in a crash.A small aircraft experienced a sudden and uncontrolled loss of altitude shortly after takeoff, resulting in a crash.
Description
Crashed shortly after takeoff.
Source of Information
http://www.santafe.gov.ar/hemerotecadigital/diario/28158/?page=2http://www.santafe.gov.ar/hemerotecadigital/diario/28158/?page=2Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including a sudden change in wind conditions or a mechanical issue.Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including a sudden change in wind conditions or a mechanical issue.Share on:
