Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Jan 6, 1967 (3 killed), Hilo...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on January 6, 1967 near Hilo Hawaii, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: Cargo shifted rearward before takeoff,...
- Date: January 6, 1967
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Hilo Hawaii, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Cargo shifted rearward before takeoff, moving the center of gravity beyond the controllable limit; inadequate preflight planning by the flight crew and improperly loaded aircraft by ground personnel
A Channel Air Lift Curtiss Commando cargo flight stalled and crashed near the runway at Hilo, Hawaii, killing all three crew on board. The aircraft was destroyed on impact. The investigation concluded that cargo had shifted rearward before takeoff, moving the center of gravity beyond controllable limits.