On April 30, 1948, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 39535) operated by United States Marine Corps (USMC) was involved in an aviation accident near Qingdao, China in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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.
An aircraft crashed into the sea approximately five kilometers off the coast of Qingdao. All people on board were successfully rescued, and the wreckage was recovered nine hours later.
What happened
The incident involved an aircraft that came down in the water roughly 5 km off the coast of Qingdao. The crash occurred under circumstances that have not been fully detailed in available records. Following the impact, emergency response teams located the survivors and ensured that all occupants were rescued from the sea. The recovery operation for the airframe took place shortly after the initial rescue efforts. The aircraft was brought back to shore approximately nine hours after the accident occurred. Upon inspection, the damage sustained by the airframe was determined to be too severe for repair, resulting in the aircraft being declared a total loss and written off.
What happened in the 30 Apr 1948 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Qingdao, China?
An aircraft crashed into the sea approximately five kilometers off the coast of Qingdao. All people on board were successfully rescued, and the wreckage was recovered nine hours later.
Were there any fatalities in the 30 Apr 1948 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Apr 1948 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration 39535, operated by United States Marine Corps (USMC), at Qingdao, China.
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