On June 8, 1962, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration SE-CFB) operated by Transair Sweden was involved in an aviation accident near Albertville, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the crash landing remains undetermined due to unclear circumstances surrounding the event. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft operating for the United Nations crashed in Albertville, Katanga, resulting in no fatalities but significant damage to the airframe.
What happened
On an unspecified date, an aircraft performing operations on behalf of the United Nations (UNO) was involved in a crash landing in the vicinity of Albertville, located in the Katanga region. The incident occurred during a phase of flight that resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact and the destruction of the aircraft, there were no fatalities reported among those on board.
Findings
The two crew members involved in the accident escaped without any injuries.
The primary outcome of the event was the total loss of the aircraft due to structural damage.
The specific operational circumstances leading to the crash landing remain unclear.
Probable cause
The exact cause of the crash landing remains undetermined due to unclear circumstances surrounding the event.