On August 11, 1951, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration N3908B) operated by All American Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Newark, United States of America during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
Aircraft overruns runway during aborted takeoff, hits embankment, and catches fire. All 45 occupants evacuated safely. Aircraft damaged beyond repair.
Event Overview
During the takeoff roll, the pilot-in-command observed a directional control problem. The decision was made to abandon the takeoff procedure, and an emergency braking maneuver was initiated. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance, overran the end, and struck a concrete embankment. It came to rest in a swampy area with its right engine engulfed in flames.
Occupant Evacuation
All 45 occupants on board evacuated the aircraft safely. There were no reported injuries among the passengers or crew.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage and was declared beyond repair.
Mission Context
The crew was conducting a special flight to Philadelphia on behalf of the United States Air Force (USAF).