Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Jan 5, 1950, São Paulo São P...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on January 5, 1950 near São Paulo São Paulo, Brazil with no fatalities. Cause: The cause was engine problems..
- Date: January 5, 1950
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: São Paulo São Paulo, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The cause was engine problems.
A Curtiss C 46 cargo flight from Congonhas Airport in São Paulo turned back after engine problems developed en route on 5 January 1950. The pilot attempted an emergency landing in a field at Itaquaquecetuba, where the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. All three crew members were slightly injured.