No fatalities

1962-04-18: Curtiss C-46 Commando (794) — Honduran Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Hondureña — Valle de Jamastrán, Honduras

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); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781244855Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire during its departure from an airstrip in Valle de Jamastrán, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

During a takeoff attempt from an airstrip located at Valle de Jamastrán, a twin engine aircraft experienced a crash. As the aircraft was departing, it impacted the ground and subsequently erupted into flames. The impact and the following fire resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

Despite the severity of the post-crash fire, all three individuals on board were able to exit the wreckage. There were zero fatalities reported among the occupants, as everyone managed to evacuate the aircraft safely before the flames consumed the vessel.

Findings

  • The aircraft was in the takeoff phase of flight at the time of the accident.
  • A post crash fire was the primary factor in the destruction of the aircraft.