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Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando off Kingston

Date & Time: Sep 13, 1967 at 1749 LT
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
N1309V
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Kingston - Oakland
MSN:
22599
YOM:
1945
Location:
Kingston-Norman Manley (Palisadoes)
Kingston City District
Country:
Jamaica
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
12000
Captain / Total hours on type:
5000.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Kingston-Palisadoes Airport, while climbing, the crew informed ground about an engine failure and elected to return for a safe landing. Later, the captain realized he could not make it and decided to ditch the aircraft few km offshore. All four occupants were quickly rescued while the aircraft was lost.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reason.
Final Report:

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando in Katy: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 22, 1961 at 1609 LT
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
N1308V
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
San Antonio – Mobile
MSN:
22583
YOM:
1945
Location:
Katy
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
En route from San Antonio to Mobile at an altitude of 2,500 feet, the crew informed ATC that the left engine caught fire. He elected to divert to the nearest airport but few minutes later, the left wing detached and the airplane crashed in flames in a field located in Katy, about 27 miles west of Houston. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the 8th cylinder on the left engine failed in flight, causing hydraulic leak. The oil spread in the engine nacelle and caught fire while contacting high temperature equipment. As the fire could not be contained, it spread to the left wing which detached shortly later.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando in Plain City: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 15, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
N1300N
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Rapid City - Ogden-Hill
MSN:
22481
YOM:
1945
Location:
Plain City
Utah
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
On approach to Ogden-Hill AFB, at an altitude of 6,500 feet, the aircraft went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed in a field located in Plain City, about 10 miles from the airbase. The aircraft was destroyed and both crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Fatigue of the right wing lower attach angle bolts resulting in an in-flight wing failure.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando near Fort Collins: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
N1301N
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Denver - Ogden-Hill
MSN:
22480
YOM:
1945
Location:
Fort Collins
Colorado
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a cargo flight from Denver-Stapleton to Ogden-Hill AFB, Utah. En route, while cruising at an altitude of 8,700 feet in poor weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located near Fort Collins. The wreckage was found few hours later and both pilots were killed. At the time of the accident, weather was poor with icing conditions and turbulences. It is believed the airplane lost altitude until it impacted terrain.
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