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Aircraft Crash During Takeoff at Valle de Jamastrán (794)

Valle de Jamastrán, HondurasTakeoff (climb)

On April 18, 1962, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 794) operated by Honduran Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Hondureña was involved in an aviation accident near Valle de Jamastrán, Honduras during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire while taking off from an airstrip at Valle de Jamastrán. All three occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was destroyed by the post-crash fire.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft was involved in an accident while departing from an airstrip at Valle de Jamastrán. The aircraft crashed during the takeoff phase and subsequently came to rest in a position where it burst into flames. The post-crash fire resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. ## Occupants and Crew The aircraft was carrying three occupants, all of whom evacuated safely from the wreckage. The crew consisted of Captain Jorge Torres O., who was serving as the pilot, and Lieutenant Oscar Colindrez C., who was serving as the copilot. The source does not provide the name of the third occupant.

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What happened in the 18 Apr 1962 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Valle de Jamastrán, Honduras?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire while taking off from an airstrip at Valle de Jamastrán. All three occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was destroyed by the post-crash fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Apr 1962 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Apr 1962 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration 794, operated by Honduran Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Hondureña, at Valle de Jamastrán, Honduras.

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