No fatalities

Private Aircraft Stall During Initial Climb Results in Injuries

Zacatecas, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On January 5, 1949, a Curtiss C-46 Commando operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Zacatecas, Mexico during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled during the initial climb phase following liftoff. 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.

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A private aircraft suffered a stall during initial climb after liftoff, leading to a crash that injured both occupants and resulted in the airframe being written off.

What happened

The incident occurred immediately after takeoff while the aircraft was in the initial climb phase. During this critical stage of flight, the airframe experienced a stall, causing it to lose altitude rapidly and crash into the terrain. The impact resulted in injuries to both individuals on board. Following the accident, the private aircraft was assessed and declared a total loss, meaning it was written off due to the extent of the damage.

Findings

The primary mechanical event leading to the crash was identified as a stall during the initial climb sequence. No specific registration number is available for this private aircraft, as it was not registered at the time of the incident. The outcome involved two injured occupants and the complete loss of the airframe.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled during the initial climb phase following liftoff.