On August 4, 1950, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 39566) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Tinker AFB, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the left engine on final approach for undetermined reason. 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.
During a flight from Cherry Point AFB to Moffett AFB with a stop at Tinker AFB, the left engine failed on final approach. The aircraft stalled, crashed in a field, and was partially destroyed by fire. All six occupants were injured.
Accident Overview
The crew was conducting a flight from Cherry Point Air Force Base in North Carolina to Moffett Air Force Base in California, with an intermediate stop at Tinker Air Force Base near Oklahoma City. During the final approach, the left engine failed. The aircraft subsequently stalled and crashed in flames in a field.
Injuries and Damage
All six occupants on board sustained injuries. The aircraft was partially destroyed by the post-crash fire.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be failure of the left engine on final approach for an undetermined reason.