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
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **Curtiss C-46 (R5C-1)** (turboprop class).
Calculated Policy Score
73
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.
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
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving Curtiss C-46 (R5C-1)
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-46 Commando C-GTXW BAAA archive accident at Déline, Northwest Territories
Déline, Northwest Territories · Pending verification
0
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-46 Commando N1419Z BAAA archive accident at Mt Redoubt, Alaska
Mt Redoubt, Alaska · Pending verification
2
Fatalities
2000-07-09
Curtiss C-46 Commando HK-851P BAAA archive accident at Villavicencio, Meta
Villavicencio, Meta · Rolando Medina Marmolejo
10
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
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
1994-04-23
Curtiss C-46 Commando C-GIXZ BAAA archive accident at Lokichoggio, Rift Valley
Lokichoggio, Rift Valley · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
1994-01-29
Curtiss C-46 Commando HK-1856 BAAA archive accident at Puerto Inírida, Guainía
Puerto Inírida, Guainía · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
1993-09-12
Curtiss C-46 Commando CP-1848 BAAA archive accident at San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia, Beni
San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia, Beni · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
1993-08-30
Curtiss C-46 Commando HK-400 BAAA archive accident at La Colina, Meta
La Colina, Meta · Aerosol - Aerovias Sol de Colombia
0
Fatalities
1992-09-18
Curtiss C-46 Commando HK-3468 BAAA archive accident at Villavicencio, Meta
Villavicencio, Meta · AVESCA - Aerovias Especiales de Carga
11
Fatalities
1992-03-02
Curtiss C-46 Commando CP-754 BAAA archive accident at Estencia, Tarija
Estencia, Tarija · Pending verification
5
Fatalities
1992-02-17
Curtiss C-46 Commando CP-1655 BAAA archive accident at Cochabamba, Cochabamba
Cochabamba, Cochabamba · Transporte Aéreos Universal
0
Fatalities
1991-12-11
Curtiss C-46 Commando HK-2716 BAAA archive accident at Bogotá-El Dorado, Bogotá Capital District
Bogotá-El Dorado, Bogotá Capital District · Pending verification
8
Fatalities
1991-10-10
Curtiss C-46 Commando HK-750 BAAA archive accident at Quirigua, Izabal
Quirigua, Izabal · Pending verification
6
Fatalities
1991-09-29
Curtiss C-46 Commando HK-3238 BAAA archive accident at Villavicencio, Meta
Villavicencio, Meta · Coral Colombia - Coronado Aerolineas
1
Fatalities
1991-05-14
Curtiss C-46 Commando CP-1617 BAAA archive accident at Beni, Beni
Beni, Beni · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
1988-01-17
Curtiss C-46 Commando CP-1244 BAAA archive accident at Mt Colorado, La Paz
Mt Colorado, La Paz · Empresa Transportes Aéreos - ETA
9
Fatalities
1987-04-25
Curtiss C-46 Commando RP-C189 BAAA archive accident at Roxas City, Capiz
Roxas City, Capiz · OASIS - Orient Air System & Integrated Services
2
Fatalities
1987-02-01
Curtiss C-46 Commando CP-909 BAAA archive accident at San Ignacio de Moxos, Beni
San Ignacio de Moxos, Beni · Transportes Aéreos San Miguel - TASMI
0
Fatalities
1985-10-10
Curtiss C-46 Commando CP-1593 BAAA archive accident at Beni, Beni
Beni, Beni · Sabeni - Servicios Aéreos Beni
2
Fatalities
1984-05-05
Curtiss C-46 Commando CP-974 BAAA archive accident at San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia, Beni
San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia, Beni · Transportes Aéreos San Martin
0
Fatalities