Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Dec 16, 1956, Long Beach Cal...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on December 16, 1956 near Long Beach California, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: December 16, 1956
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Long Beach California, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Curtiss C 46A cargo flight operated by Zantop Air Transport flew into thick fog during a VFR approach to Long Beach, California, from El Paso. The aircraft struck the ground a few dozen yards short of the runway threshold. All four crew were slightly injured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.