Curtiss · turboprop
Curtiss C-46 (R5C-1) accident history and safety score
Curtiss C-46 (R5C-1) appears in 1 current candidate incident row 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.
61%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
4/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8/10
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
Performance Profile
Five-axis safety ratings · hover vertices for metric explanation
Metric ratings
Average survival rate of occupants in recorded serious airframe occurrences. Higher percentage indicates better energy absorption and crashworthiness.
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust annual utilization and operating parameters below to calculate the custom hull liability policy score for a **Curtiss C-46 (R5C-1)** (turboprop class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **73**.
Calculated Policy Score
78
Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.
• 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.
Fleet Specs & Flight Profiles
Cabin & Seating Configuration Matrix
Single-Class Commuter configuration (Max pax: 74)
Economy Class
Capacity: 74 seats
Seat Pitch
29 in
Seat Width
17 in
Cabin Onboard Amenities
High-Speed Wi-Fi
Not equipped on model
Audio / Video Screen
None
Seat Power Outlets
Shared AC
USB charging slots
Absent
Flightradar24 Telemetry & Cruising Profiles
Mach 0.50 (approx. 510 km/h / 275 knots)
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
1,800 ft/min (9.1 m/s)
1,500 km (810 nmi)
2x Turboprops (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150)
Dual constant-speed propellers
Mode-S / ADS-B Out
1200 (Regional VFR)
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 (R5C-1)
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
Recent crashes
Recent plane crashes involving Curtiss C-46 (R5C-1)
2002-10-29
Curtiss C-46 N54514 occurrence at Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska · Tatonduk Outfitters Ltd
0
Fatalities
1982-10-31
Curtiss C-46 Super C C-GIXZ occurrence at Shamattawa Airport, MB (ZTM)
Shamattawa Airport, MB (ZTM) · Ilford Riverton Airways
0
Fatalities
1982-01-07
Curtiss C-46 Commando N1698M occurrence at Laredo, TX
Laredo, TX · South Central Aviation
0
Fatalities
1977-09-29
Curtiss C-46 Super C CF-CZH occurrence at 24 km SE of Thompson, MB
24 km SE of Thompson, MB · North Coast Air Services
0
Fatalities
1976-05-20
Curtiss C-46 Commando occurrence at Nassau International Airport (NAS)
Nassau International Airport (NAS) · Air Haiti
0
Fatalities
1973-12-11
Curtiss C-46 Commando XW-PKK occurrence at Phnom Penh Airport (PNH)
Phnom Penh Airport (PNH) · Air Union
0
Fatalities
1973-04-25
Curtiss C-46 Commando HI-201 occurrence at off Boca Chica
off Boca Chica · Aeromar
0
Fatalities
1972-04-22
Curtiss C-46 Super C CP-940 occurrence at El Desengano
El Desengano · Transportes Aéreos Benianos - TABSA
Fatalities
1970-10-21
Curtiss C-46 Commando occurrence at San Andres, Cuba
San Andres, Cuba · Lineas Aéreas Costarricenses - LACSA
0
Fatalities
1970-02-25
Curtiss C-46 Commando TI-1065 occurrence at near San Fansisco
near San Fansisco · Servicios Aéreos Curtiss
0
Fatalities
1969-04-16
Curtiss C-46 Commando 9T-PLJ ? occurrence at River Congo
River Congo · WIGMO
45
Fatalities
1968-10-30
Curtiss C-46 Commando occurrence at Brownsville, TX
Brownsville, TX · SAESA - Servicios Aéreos Especiales SA
0
Fatalities
1968-07-15
Curtiss C-46 Super C PP-VBJ occurrence at Gravatá, PE
Gravatá, PE · Varig
3
Fatalities
1968-06-03
Curtiss C-46 Commando 6185 occurrence at near Tainan
near Tainan · Republic of China Air Force - ROCAF
13
Fatalities
1967-04-08
Curtiss C-46 Commando occurrence at near Seoul-Yeouido Air Base
near Seoul-Yeouido Air Base · Republic of Korea Air Force - ROKAF
15+44
Fatalities
1965-12-24
Curtiss C-46 Commando occurrence at 15 km from Tuluá
15 km from Tuluá · Unknown
0
Fatalities
1964-12-29
Curtiss C-46 Commando CC-CAN occurrence at near Turrialba
near Turrialba · Lineas Aéreas Sud Americana - LASA
6
Fatalities
1964-07-27
Curtiss C-46 Commando 6008 occurrence at near Pingtung
near Pingtung · Republic of China Air Force - ROCAF
6
Fatalities
1964-07-27
Curtiss C-46 Commando 6331 occurrence at near Pingtung
near Pingtung · Republic of China Air Force - ROCAF
6
Fatalities
1964-07-27
Curtiss C-46 Commando 6340 occurrence at near Pingtung
near Pingtung · Republic of China Air Force - ROCAF
6
Fatalities
1964-07-22
Curtiss C-46 Commando AN-AKY occurrence at 5 km from Managua Airport (MGA)
5 km from Managua Airport (MGA) · Líneas Aéreas de Nicaragua - LANICA
0
Fatalities
1964-01-13
Curtiss C-46 Super C SE-CFF occurrence at Thysville Airport
Thysville Airport · Transair Congo
0
Fatalities
1964-01-03
Curtiss C-46 Commando ZP-CCE occurrence at Asuncion-Alfredo Stroessner Airport (ASU)
Asuncion-Alfredo Stroessner Airport (ASU) · International Products Corp.
Fatalities
1963-04-07
Curtiss C-46 Commando 317 occurrence at Shuangtan Village, Sanyi, Miaoli
Shuangtan Village, Sanyi, Miaoli · Republic of China Air Force - ROCAF
9
Fatalities
1961-12-15
Curtiss C-46 Commando AN-AOE occurrence at Managua Airport (MGA)
Managua Airport (MGA) · Líneas Aéreas de Nicaragua - LANICA
2
Fatalities