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

Safety history

  • October 16, 1952Accident

    Shortly after takeoff from runway 08, while in initial climb, the Commando went out of control and crashed into the sea few km off shore. SAR operations were immediately dispatched on the scene but two dead bodies were found two days later and no trace of the aircraft that sank. The exact circumstances and caused of this accident remains unknown. USAF reported that both dead bodies they found were wearing a life jacket. Crew: A1c Alfred W. Arrington, S/Sgt Vincent J. Bevilacqua, A2c Billy R. Bis

    Curtiss C-46 Commando · 25 fatalities