Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Feb 13, 1965 (2 killed), Mia...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on February 13, 1965 near Miami-Intl Florida, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Crankshaft fatigue fracture and...
- Date: February 13, 1965
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Miami-Intl Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Crankshaft fatigue fracture and oil contamination in the left engine, with inadequate maintenance and inspection by the operator and improper loading of the aircraft.
Shortly after takeoff from Miami on a night cargo flight to San Salvador, the left engine failed and the Curtiss C46 stalled and crashed. Both pilots were killed. The NTSB investigated the accident.