Engine failure and crash during approach to Tinker AFB

No fatalities • Tinker AFB, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft traveling from North Carolina to California crashed in a field following an engine failure during its final approach.

What happened

A flight originating from Cherry Point AFB, North Carolina, was en route to Moffett AFB, California, with a scheduled stop at Tinker AFB near Oklahoma City. While the crew was executing the final approach phase of the flight, the left engine experienced a failure. This loss of power led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the aircraft type to descend into a field where it impacted the ground and caught fire.

Findings

The impact resulted in the partial destruction of the airframe due to the subsequent flames. There were six injuries reported among the occupants, but no fatalities occurred during the accident. The investigation determined that the primary factor was the failure of the left engine during the approach.

Probable cause

The left engine failed for unknown reasons during the final approach phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-08-04 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Tinker AFB, United States of America?

An aircraft traveling from North Carolina to California crashed in a field following an engine failure during its final approach.

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-08-04 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1950-08-04 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration 39566, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Tinker AFB, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The left engine failed for unknown reasons during the final approach phase.

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