3 fatalities

Fatal Crash of Military Aircraft in Charleroi (44-77535)

Charleroi-Brussels South (Gosselies), BelgiumFlight

On April 16, 1945, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 44-77535) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Charleroi-Brussels South (Gosselies), Belgium in flight. 3 people were killed. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A military aircraft crashed in Charleroi under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

What happened

A military aircraft met with a fatal accident while operating in the vicinity of Charleroi. The incident resulted in the loss of life for the entire flight crew. There were three individuals on board at the time of the crash, and all perished in the event. The specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains undocumented in the available records.

Findings

The official investigation did not establish a definitive cause for the accident. Records indicate that the crash occurred in unknown circumstances, meaning no specific mechanical failure, pilot error, or external factor was identified as the primary contributor. Consequently, there are no further technical details or safety recommendations associated with this incident.