Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, May 23, 1948 (1 killed), Lat...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on May 23, 1948 near Latrun Jerusalem District, Israel with 1 fatality.
- Date: May 23, 1948
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Latrun Jerusalem District, Israel
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
The Curtiss C 46 Commando was flying from Zatec to Ekron with bombs and a Czech fighter when it was diverted in poor weather. On final approach it was fired on, and while climbing away at low height in reduced visibility it struck a mountain slope south of Latrun, killing the navigator. Both pilots were rescued.