Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, May 7, 1969 (2 killed), Medf...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on May 7, 1969 near Medford New Jersey, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: The captain was not type rated on the C...
- Date: May 7, 1969
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Medford New Jersey, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The captain was not type rated on the C 46 and the aircraft swerved toward parked aircraft on takeoff. The crew lifted off prematurely and struck trees.
A Flying West Airways Curtiss C 46 cargo flight lifted off prematurely from Medford, struck trees, stalled and crashed in a large explosion. Both pilots were killed.