Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Sep 28, 1953 (25 killed), Lo...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on September 28, 1953 near Louisville Kentucky, United States with 25 fatalities. Cause: Left elevator failure from a...
- Date: September 28, 1953
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Louisville Kentucky, United States
- Fatalities: 25
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Left elevator failure from a hinge bolt that backed out due to improper maintenance and inadequate inspection
A Resort Airlines Curtiss C-46 Commando on a charter from Philadelphia to Louisville stalled on approach and struck the ground near Standiford Field. The crash killed 25 of the 41 people aboard, including all three crew. Survivors were seriously injured.