We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
After liftoff, while climbing to a height of some 300 feet, the left engine stopped. The aircraft stalled but the captain was able to regain control and to perform an emergency landing on a sports field located near the airport. Both pilots were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Probable cause (official findings): The failure of the left engine was the consequence of an error on part of the crew who positioned the fuel selector on an empty tank.
Curtiss C-46 Commando