Status:	Final
Date:	06 JAN 1967
Time:	16:24
Type:	Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando
Operator:	Channel Air Lift
Registration:	N30046
C/n / msn:	22417
First flight:	1945
Crew:	Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Passengers:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Total:	Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Airplane damage:	Written off
Airplane fate:	Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:	Hilo International Airport, HI (ITO) (United States of America)
Phase:	Landing (LDG)
Nature:	Cargo
Departure airport:	?
Destination airport:	Hilo International Airport, HI (ITO/PHTO), United States of America

Narrative:
The cargo shifted rearward during the takeoff, causing the Centre of Gravity to go beyond the aft controllable limit. A precautionary landing was attempted, but the aircraft stalled and crashed.

PROBABLE CAUSE: "Pilot in command - inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning. improperly loaded aircraft."

Events:

Sources:
» NTSB