ASN Aircraft accident Curtiss C-46 Commando registration unknown Chongqing Airport
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Date:Saturday 6 December 1947
Type:Silhouette image of generic C46 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:Republic of China Air Force
Registration: registration unknown
MSN:
First flight:
Crew:Fatalities: / Occupants:
Passengers:Fatalities: / Occupants:
Total:Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 40
Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location:near Chongqing Airport (   China)
Phase: Initial climb (ICL)
Nature:Military
Departure airport:Chongqing Baishiyi Air Base, China
Destination airport:?
Narrative:
Crashed in suburbs of Chongqing near the airport a few minutes after take-off when engine trouble developed. Other occupants injured, ten critical.

Sources:
» Morning Tribune 8 December 1947, p2
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