Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Oct 15, 1960 (2 killed), Pla...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on October 15, 1960 near Plain City Utah, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Metal fatigue of certain wing...
- Date: October 15, 1960
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Plain City Utah, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Metal fatigue of certain wing attachment bolts led to in flight separation of the right wing
Capitol Airways Curtiss C46 Commando N1300N was flying a cargo service from Rapid City to Ogden Hill on 15 October 1960. It went out of control on the approach and crashed into a field at Plain City, Utah, about 10 miles from the base, killing both crew and destroying the aircraft.