Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, May 25, 1971 (4 killed), San...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on May 25, 1971 near Santiago de Chile-Los Cerrillos Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile with 4 fatalities.
- Date: May 25, 1971
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Santiago de Chile-Los Cerrillos Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
Shortly after takeoff from Santiago Los Cerrillos the right engine of this cargo Curtiss C-46 failed. The crew tried to return, but the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field about 2 km from the airport, killing all four occupants.