Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando in Maniamuna
Date & Time:
Jan 11, 1962
Operator:
Registration:
HP-312
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
33381
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, hijackers forced the crew to land in a remote area located in the region of Maniamuna, Katanga. The landing was completed properly and all occupants evacuated safely but the aircraft was set on fire by the hijackers and destroyed.
Probable cause:
Hijacked and destroyed.
