Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Jul 10, 1959, San José-La Sa...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on July 10, 1959 near San José-La Sabana San José (Central Valley), Costa Rica with no fatalities.
- Date: July 10, 1959
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: San José-La Sabana San José (Central Valley), Costa Rica
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Curtiss C 46 Commando operated by Aerolineas Nacionales of Costa Rica had propeller blades detach from its left engine during the takeoff roll. The blades struck the cockpit and punctured the fuselage, and the aircraft came to rest in flames after an emergency braking procedure. All nine occupants were evacuated, and the aircraft was partially destroyed.