Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Jan 26, 1949, Asmara Maekel
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on January 26, 1949 near Asmara Maekel, Eritrea with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of power on the right engine after takeoff.
- Date: January 26, 1949
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Asmara Maekel, Eritrea
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of power on the right engine after takeoff
A Pan American C 46 stalled and crashed at Asmara on 26 January 1949 while trying to return after losing power on one engine shortly after takeoff. All four crew members survived.