Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-5-CU Commando in Sinthe: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 9, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
42-101232
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
30687
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft stalled and crashed, killing both pilots.
Crew:
2nd Lt Harald E. Rasmussen,
S/Sgt Robert W. Richardson.