Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Dec 17, 1950, Campina Grande...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on December 17, 1950 near Campina Grande Paraíba, Brazil with no fatalities.
- Date: December 17, 1950
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Campina Grande Paraíba, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Curtiss C 46 Commando of Loide Aereo Nacional was on a scheduled flight from Campina Grande to Rio de Janeiro with 49 people aboard on 17 December 1950. Soon after takeoff the captain decided to return, and the aircraft belly landed and slid onto the runway. All occupants were evacuated, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.