Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Apr 23, 1948 (2 killed), Mex...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on April 23, 1948 near Mexico City Federal District of Mexico City, Mexico with 2 fatalities.
- Date: April 23, 1948
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Mexico City Federal District of Mexico City, Mexico
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
Shortly after takeoff from Mexico City the Curtiss C 46 went out of control and crashed in flames on 23 April 1948. The copilot was killed at the scene and the captain died of his injuries a few hours later. The aircraft was on a delivery flight to Israel.