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Shortly after takeoff from Sedalia AFB runway 13, while climbing to a height of 500 feet, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a huge explosion. Both crew members were killed. Crew: F/O Thomas D. Smith, 1st Lt Edward B. Ziegler. Probable cause (official findings): The crew did not prepare the flight properly and failed to check the aircraft prior to departure, leaving the elevator gust locks in place. In such condition, the aircraft was unable to climb properly.
Curtiss C-46 Commando · 2 fatalities