Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Oct 28, 1970 (2 killed), Poi...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on October 28, 1970 near Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe with 2 fatalities.
- Date: October 28, 1970
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Curtiss transport on a cargo flight bound for Colombia reported technical problems and diverted to Pointe à Pitre. It went out of control on final approach and crashed in flames, killing both pilots and injuring two other occupants.