N446M (Pentz George B RV-10) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows 2 earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on July 16, 1971.

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

May 10, 1973AccidentHull loss
After takeoff from Ellington AFB, while climbing, the crew informed ATC about technical problems with the right engine and elected to return for an emergency landing. The captain realized this was not possible and attempted an emergency landing along the I-45 highway. The airplane belly landed and slid for several yards before coming to rest.
Curtiss C-46 Commando
The right propeller oversped, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The following factors were reported: - Powerplant propeller and accessories, - Foreign materials affecting normal operations, - Inadequate maintenance and inspection, - Failed to follow approved procedures, - Inadequate preflight preparation, - Improperly loaded aircraft, -… Full accident record
May 10, 1971Accident
Other; Foreign Material Affecting Normal Operations; Inadequate Maintenance And Inspection; Failed To Follow Approved Procedures,Directives,Etc.. Factors: Improper Emergency Procedures; Intentional Wheels-Up
Curtiss-wrt C-46F