42-96716

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • October 26, 1944AccidentHull loss

    The crew was engaged in a circular training mission at Reno Army Airfield. After completing a tour around the airport, the crew started the approach by night when it was struck by another USAAF C-46 registered 41-12357 and carrying a crew of five. Following the collision, both aircraft went out of control and crashed few km from the airport. Both aircraft were destroyed and all 12 crew members were killed.

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