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Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando off Nassau: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 2, 1969 at 1250 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N3914
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
22445
YOM:
1945
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Nassau Airport, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea some 3 km offshore. Few debris were found floating on water and both crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Fire or explosion in flight for undetermined reason.
Final Report: