Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Oct 29, 1965, Pouso Alegre M...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on October 29, 1965 near Pouso Alegre Minas Gerais, Brazil with no fatalities.
- Date: October 29, 1965
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Pouso Alegre Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
On final approach to Pouso Alegre Airport in Brazil, the Curtiss C46 Commando operated by Webair was too low and struck a dirt bank short of the threshold. It crash landed, veered off the runway, struck several vehicles and came to rest in flames. Both pilots survived with slight injuries.