On December 9, 1963, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration N5160V) operated by Hank Wharton was involved in an aviation accident near Atlantic Ocean, World in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean during a flight between Gander and Santa Maria, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During a scheduled flight from Gander to Santa Maria, a twin engine aircraft vanished while traveling over the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel was last positioned approximately 240 km northwest of the Azores Islands. Following the disappearance, it was confirmed that the accident occurred during the en route phase of the flight.
There were no survivors from the incident. The crash resulted in three fatalities, accounting for all members of the crew on board.
Findings
The specific reasons for the aircraft's descent into the ocean remain undetermined, as the circumstances surrounding the loss of the aircraft are currently unknown.