Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Sep 14, 1953, São Paulo-Cong...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on September 14, 1953 near São Paulo-Congonhas São Paulo, Brazil with no fatalities.
- Date: September 14, 1953
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: São Paulo-Congonhas São Paulo, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Curtiss C-46 of Lóide Aéreo Nacional developed a left engine problem after takeoff from Congonhas and turned back. On final approach in poor weather the pilot went around, and while turning to rejoin the approach the aircraft stalled and crashed short of the runway. All 17 occupants got out, but the captain was seriously hurt and the aircraft was destroyed.