Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Jul 30, 1950, Denver-Staplet...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on July 30, 1950 near Denver-Stapleton Colorado, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: July 30, 1950
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Denver-Stapleton Colorado, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
The Flying Tiger Line Curtiss C 46 Commando needed an unusually long takeoff roll from Denver Stapleton on a clear day on 30 July 1950. It became airborne only shortly before the end of the runway, shook heavily at about 30 meters, and struck light masts beyond the runway before sliding to a stop. The aircraft was written off, and all four occupants survived.