Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Apr 16, 1969 (45 killed), Ki...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on April 16, 1969 near Kinshasa Kinshasa City Province, Democratic Republic of Congo with 45 fatalities.
- Date: April 16, 1969
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Kinshasa Kinshasa City Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fatalities: 45
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A WIGMO Curtiss C 46 on a scheduled flight from Kinshasa reported hydraulic problems shortly after takeoff and was cleared to return. While holding to reduce weight it entered a dive and crashed into the Congo River, killing all 45 occupants.