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| Date: | Tuesday 7 September 1943 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Curtiss C-46A-15-CU Commando |
| Owner/operator: | United States Army Air Force - USAAF |
| Registration: | 41-12431 |
| MSN: | 26558 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1943 |
| Engine model: | Pratt & Whitney R-2800-51 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province -
 China
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
The crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing following dual engine failure. The pilot completed a belly landing and while the Commando was damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties.
Sources:
Aviation Archaeological Investigation and Research (AAIR)
https://curtisscommando.e-monsite.com/pages/aircraft/s-n-41-12384-to-41-12433-curtiss-c-46a-15-cu-commando/commando-41-12431.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Dec-2024 10:02 | RDV | Updated [Total fatalities, Location, Source, Narrative, ] |
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