On April 14, 1960, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CU-C644) operated by Expreso Aéreo Interamericano was involved in an aviation accident near Miami-Intl, United States of America during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its initial climb immediately following liftoff. 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.
An aircraft experienced a stall shortly after takeoff, resulting in a belly landing and injuries to all four people on board.
What happened
During the early stages of flight, an aircraft entered a stall immediately following liftoff. While performing its initial climb, the plane lost sufficient airspeed to maintain flight, leading to a forced belly landing. The aircraft slid across the ground for approximately a dozen yards before finally coming to a stop.
There were four individuals on board at the time of the accident. All four occupants sustained injuries during the impact and subsequent skid. Due to the severity of the landing, the aircraft was declared a total loss.
Findings
The incident occurred during the initial climb phase.
The primary factor in the loss of altitude was an aerodynamic stall occurring just after takeoff.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its initial climb immediately following liftoff.
What happened in the 14 Apr 1960 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Miami-Intl, United States of America?
An aircraft experienced a stall shortly after takeoff, resulting in a belly landing and injuries to all four people on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Apr 1960 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Apr 1960 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CU-C644, operated by Expreso Aéreo Interamericano, at Miami-Intl, United States of America.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its initial climb immediately following liftoff.
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