Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Jun 3, 1949, Miami Florida
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on June 3, 1949 near Miami Florida, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure during initial climb.
- Date: June 3, 1949
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Miami Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure during initial climb
Ransa Curtiss C 46 YV-C-ARE was flying a cargo charge from Miami to Caracas for Southern Air Transport. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, an engine failed, and the aircraft stalled and crashed into mangrove. All three crew were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.