Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Aug 11, 1951, Newark New Jersey
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on August 11, 1951 near Newark New Jersey, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The takeoff was abandoned because of...
- Date: August 11, 1951
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Newark New Jersey, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The takeoff was abandoned because of a directional control problem during the takeoff roll.
A nonscheduled charter flight operated for the USAF from Newark to Philadelphia abandoned its takeoff after a directional control problem. The Commando overran the runway, hit a concrete embankment and stopped in a swamp with its right engine on fire. All 45 occupants were evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.