Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Aug 9, 1961, Sarcpa Lake Nun...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on August 9, 1961 near Sarcpa Lake Nunavut, Canada with no fatalities. Cause: Pilot in command let the aircraft strike...
- Date: August 9, 1961
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Sarcpa Lake Nunavut, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Pilot in command let the aircraft strike the ground short of the runway approach end during final approach
Nordair Curtiss C 46 Super C CF HEI was on approach to Sarcpa Lake, Nunavut, with nine occupants when it struck the ground short of the runway. The landing gear gave way, the aircraft slid to a stop, and it was written off.