On June 18, 1955, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CF-HVJ) operated by World-Wide Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Coral Harbour, Canada during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall during its initial climb following takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Aircraft registered CF-HVJ. Photo: San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
An aircraft crashed shortly after departing a runway, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.
What happened
During the early stages of flight, an aircraft experienced a loss of lift while performing its initial climb. The event occurred just after the plane had departed from the runway. As the aircraft ascended, it entered a stall condition, which led to a subsequent crash beyond the end of the runway.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were two fatalities among the crew, as both pilots on board perished in the accident.
Findings
Preliminary details indicate that the aircraft stalled during the climb phase, causing it to descend past the runway perimeter.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered a stall during its initial climb following takeoff.
