Curtiss · turboprop
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU accident history and safety score
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU 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.
65%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
6/10
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-46A-50-CU** (turboprop class).
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.
Risk themes
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Source links
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Curtiss C-46A-50-CU
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-46A-50-CU
2002-10-29
Curtiss C-46 N54514 occurrence at Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska · Tatonduk Outfitters Ltd
0
Fatalities
1983-07-10
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando N92853 occurrence at Tobin Creek Airstrip, AK
Tobin Creek Airstrip, AK · Nenana Fuel Company
0
Fatalities
1983-07-10
CURTISS C-46A ANC83FA119 NTSB dataset event at BETTLES, AK, USA
BETTLES, AK, USA · NENANA FUEL CO.
0
Fatalities
1973-12-17
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando CC-COA occurrence at near Aysén
near Aysén · Transportes Aéreos Suravia
3
Fatalities
1973-02-21
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando N10427 occurrence at 3 km SSW of Barrancabermeja Airport (EJA)
3 km SSW of Barrancabermeja Airport (EJA) · Joanne Fashions
2
Fatalities
1972-12-15
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU CC-CLA occurrence at Arica-Chacalluta Airport (ARI)
Arica-Chacalluta Airport (ARI) · Lineas Aéreas Sud Americana - LASA
0
Fatalities
1970-07-15
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando 9T-PLK occurrence at Mbuji-Mayi Airport (MJM)
Mbuji-Mayi Airport (MJM) · SODEMAC
0
Fatalities
1965-10-23
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando PP-BTI occurrence at 40 km from Vilhena, RO
40 km from Vilhena, RO · Paraense Transportes Aéreos
Fatalities
1965-10-04
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando HK-613 occurrence at 5 km W of Cúcuta
5 km W of Cúcuta · SEA Colombia
4
Fatalities
1965-08-12
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando PP-BTH occurrence at near Barra do Bugres, MT
near Barra do Bugres, MT · Paraense Transportes Aéreos
13
Fatalities
1959-05-21
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando CC-CIA-497 occurrence at Moro
Moro · Lineas Aéreas Interpolar
5
Fatalities
1959-01-16
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando LV-GED occurrence at 1,2 km off Mar del Plata, BA
1,2 km off Mar del Plata, BA · Austral Lineas Aéreas
51
Fatalities
1957-12-22
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando ZP-CBM occurrence at off Aracruz, ES
off Aracruz, ES · Paraguayan Air Services
6
Fatalities
1957-11-06
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando N10425 occurrence at Guatemala City
Guatemala City · Aerovias Sud Americana
0+2
Fatalities
1953-08-08
Curtiss C-46 occurrence at Tongliang District, Chongqing
Tongliang District, Chongqing · China Air Force
9
Fatalities
1953-03-20
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando N66559 occurrence at Saint Petersburg, FL
Saint Petersburg, FL · Aerovias Sud Americana
0
Fatalities
1952-06-07
Curtiss C-46 8005 occurrence at Kangding County-Level City, Garze Prefecture, Sichuan Province
Kangding County-Level City, Garze Prefecture, Sichuan Province · China Air Force - 13th Division, 37th Regiment
9
Fatalities
1951-12-29
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando N3944C occurrence at near Salamanca, NY
near Salamanca, NY · Continental Charters
26
Fatalities
1949-06-26
Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando 4X-ACG occurrence at Avraham
Avraham · Heyl Ha'Avir (Israeli Air Force)
0
Fatalities
1949-03-07
Curtiss C-46 occurrence at Chifeng, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Chifeng, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region · Republic of China Air Force - ROCAF
0
Fatalities
1948-07-10
Curtiss C-46 166 occurrence at Jinzhou, Liaoning Province
Jinzhou, Liaoning Province · ROC Air Force
5
Fatalities
1948-02-28
Curtiss C-46 035 occurrence at Chongqing
Chongqing · ROC Air Force
3
Fatalities
1947-09-29
Curtiss C-46 157 occurrence at Mao County, Ngawa Prefecture, Sichuan Province
Mao County, Ngawa Prefecture, Sichuan Province · ROC Air Force
4
Fatalities
1947-09-01
Curtiss C-46 occurrence at Kunming, Yunnan Province
Kunming, Yunnan Province · ROC Air Force
1
Fatalities
1946-09-20
Curtiss C-46 81 occurrence at near Xichang, Sichuan Province
near Xichang, Sichuan Province · China National Aviation Corporation - CNAC
31
Fatalities