Narrative:
The no. 2 engine failed and the C-46 crashed while attempting to land at Barcelona.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 23 May 1969 |
| Time: | 00:05 |
| Type: |  Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando |
| Operator: | Kimex Inc |
| Registration: | N1247N |
| MSN: | 22565 |
| First flight: | 1945 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Barcelona ( Venezuela)
|
| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Curaçao-Dr. Albert Plesman Airport (CUR/TNCC), Curaçao |
The no. 2 engine failed and the C-46 crashed while attempting to land at Barcelona.
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