Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Mar 5, 1949 (6 killed), Naha...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on March 5, 1949 near Naha Okinawa, Japan with 6 fatalities. Cause: Stall during initial climb.
- Date: March 5, 1949
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Naha Okinawa, Japan
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Stall during initial climb
The C 46 stalled and crashed during the initial climb shortly after takeoff from Naha Airport, Okinawa. Six passengers were killed and 16 other occupants were injured.