Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 4 July 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46)
Owner/operator: United States Marine Corps
Registration Number: 39561
Location: 8 km W off Guam-North Field AFB (UAM) –
ÿ Guam
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)
Category: Accident
The aircraft experienced a sudden loss of lift shortly after takeoff, leading to a forced landing.The aircraft experienced a sudden loss of lift shortly after takeoff, leading to a forced landing.
Description
Ditched after takeoff.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Loss of lift due to a mechanical failure or instability in the aircraft’s control surfaces.Loss of lift due to a mechanical failure or instability in the aircraft’s control surfaces.Share on:
