Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, May 4, 1949, Charlotte Amali...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on May 4, 1949 near Charlotte Amalie-Cyril E. King (ex Harry S. Truman), US Virgin Islands with no fatalities.
- Date: May 4, 1949
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Charlotte Amalie-Cyril E. King (ex Harry S. Truman), US Virgin Islands
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Continental Charters Curtiss C 46 cargo flight lost control about 800 feet into its takeoff roll at Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas. It veered left off the runway and struck a hangar. All three crew were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Reports say the takeoff began with a 21 mph tailwind.