Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Oct 4, 1965 (4 killed), Cúcu...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on October 4, 1965 near Cúcuta Norte de Santander, Colombia with 4 fatalities. Cause: Maintenance error: inadequate...
- Date: October 4, 1965
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Cúcuta Norte de Santander, Colombia
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Maintenance error: inadequate service and inspection of part of the starboard engine systems, and failure to comply with a technical directive for the C46
A non scheduled cargo flight carrying beer and one passenger left Cucuta for Arauca on 4 October 1965. Shortly after takeoff a fire broke out in the number two engine, and the starboard wing and engine separated as the aircraft tried to return. It struck the ground at Cerro del Espinazo and all four occupants were killed.