Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, May 6, 1977, Fort Lauderdale...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on May 6, 1977 near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Florida, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: May 6, 1977
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Curtiss C-46 cargo flight carrying three helicopters lost power in its right engine during a night climb after takeoff from Hollywood Airport. The captain ditched about 300 yards offshore, and all three occupants were rescued, but the aircraft was lost.