Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Nov 6, 1957 (2 killed), Guat...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on November 6, 1957 near Guatemala City-La Aurora Guatemala, Guatemala with 2 fatalities.
- Date: November 6, 1957
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Guatemala City-La Aurora Guatemala, Guatemala
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
The Aerovias Sud Americana Curtiss C 46 cargo flight took off from La Aurora Airport bound for St Petersburg, Florida, via Belize City. After an engine problem on the number one engine shortly after takeoff, the crew turned back and attempted a forced landing. The aircraft came down in a residential area northwest of the airport and two people on the ground were killed, while the two crew survived.