Curtiss · turboprop
Curtiss C-46 accident history and safety score
Curtiss C-46 appears in 9 current candidate incident rows extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
37%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
4.4/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
7.2/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
7.5/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
5/10
Class average: 4/10
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **Curtiss C-46** (turboprop class).
Calculated Policy Score
47
High liability exposure. Special hull exclusions apply. Out-of-policy exception approval required.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Source links
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Curtiss C-46
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving Curtiss C-46
2024-07-11
Curtiss C-46R Commando N7848B occurrence at Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA/PAEN), Kenai, AK
Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA/PAEN), Kenai, AK · Everts Air Fuel
0
Fatalities
2018-07-16
Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando N1822M occurrence at Manley Hot Springs Airport, AK (MLY)
Manley Hot Springs Airport, AK (MLY) · Everts Air Fuel
0
Fatalities
2018-07-16
Curtiss C-46 Commando N1822M BAAA archive accident at Manley Hot Springs, Alaska
Manley Hot Springs, Alaska · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2015-09-25
Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando C-GTXW occurrence at Déline Airport, NT (YWJ)
Déline Airport, NT (YWJ) · Buffalo Airways
0
Fatalities
2015-09-25
Curtiss C-46 Commando C-GTXW BAAA archive accident at Déline, Northwest Territories
Déline, Northwest Territories · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2013-07-02
Curtiss C-46F N1837M occurrence at Fairbanks International Airport, AK (FAI/PAFA)
Fairbanks International Airport, AK (FAI/PAFA) · Everts Air Fuel
0
Fatalities
2012-11-09
Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando C-GTXW occurrence at Yellowknife Airport, NT (YZF)
Yellowknife Airport, NT (YZF) · Buffalo Airways
0
Fatalities
2012-04-21
Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando CP-1319 occurrence at Santa Cruz-Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Santa Cruz-Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) · SkyTeam Cargo
3
Fatalities
2012-04-21
Curtiss C-46 Commando CP-1319 BAAA archive accident at Santa Cruz-Viru Viru, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz-Viru Viru, Santa Cruz · Pending verification
3
Fatalities
2002-10-29
Curtiss C-46 N54514 occurrence at Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska · Tatonduk Outfitters Ltd
0
Fatalities
2000-12-20
Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando N1419Z occurrence at 69 km SW of Kenai, AK
69 km SW of Kenai, AK · Everts Air Fuel
2
Fatalities
2000-12-20
Curtiss C-46 Commando N1419Z BAAA archive accident at Mt Redoubt, Alaska
Mt Redoubt, Alaska · Pending verification
2
Fatalities
2000-10-04
Curtiss C-46F Commando N1822M occurrence at Port Alsworth, AK
Port Alsworth, AK · Everts Air Fuel
0
Fatalities
2000-09-28
Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando C-GTXW occurrence at Red Lake, ON
Red Lake, ON · Commando Air Transport
0
Fatalities
2000-07-09
Curtiss C-46A-60-CS Commando HK-851P occurrence at 3 km E of Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport (VVC)
3 km E of Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport (VVC) · R.M. Marmolejo
10
Fatalities
2000-07-09
Curtiss C-46 Commando HK-851P BAAA archive accident at Villavicencio, Meta
Villavicencio, Meta · Rolando Medina Marmolejo
10
Fatalities
1999-08-01
Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando CP-1655 occurrence at La Paz-El Alto Airport (LPB)
La Paz-El Alto Airport (LPB) · Servicios Aéreos del Oriente - SAO
0
Fatalities
1999-07-01
Curtiss C-46A-5-CU Commando CP-746 occurrence at
· Servicios Aéreos del Oriente - SAO
0
Fatalities
1999-05-17
Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando CP-1319 occurrence at El Paraiso Ranch
El Paraiso Ranch · CAMBA - Commercializadora Aérea Mixta Boliviana
0
Fatalities
1998-09-22
Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando HI-503CT occurrence at Santo Domingo-Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)
Santo Domingo-Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) · Aerolineas Mundo - AMSA
0
Fatalities
1997-12-30
Curtiss C-46 Commando CP-1280 BAAA archive accident at Bolivia, All Bolivia
Bolivia, All Bolivia · Transportes Aéreos Virgen del Carmen (TAVIC)
0
Fatalities
1997-02-17
Curtiss C-46 Commando N1442V BAAA archive accident at Huetamo de Núñez, Michoacán
Huetamo de Núñez, Michoacán · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
1997-01-01
Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando CP-1280 occurrence at eastern Bolivia
eastern Bolivia · Transportes Aéreos Virgen del Carmen - TAVIC
0
Fatalities
1995-05-09
Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando HK-3079-G occurrence at 5,1 km N of Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport (VVC)
5,1 km N of Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport (VVC) · COINCO - Cooperativa Interregional de Colombia
9
Fatalities
1995-05-09
Curtiss C-46 Commando HK-3079-G BAAA archive accident at Villavicencio, Meta
Villavicencio, Meta · Cooperativa Interregional de Colombia (COINCO)
9
Fatalities