Curtiss · turboprop
Curtiss C-46D accident history and safety score
Curtiss C-46D 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
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-46D** (turboprop class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **78**.
Calculated Policy Score
83
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
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Curtiss C-46D
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-46D
2002-10-29
Curtiss C-46 N54514 occurrence at Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska · Tatonduk Outfitters Ltd
0
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
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
1992-08-24
Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando N625CL occurrence at Kendall-Tamiami Airport, FL (TMB)
Kendall-Tamiami Airport, FL (TMB) · International Flight Center
0
Fatalities
1991-10-11
Curtiss C-46D-20-CU Commando HK-750 occurrence at near Quirigua
near Quirigua · Lineas Aéreas Nacionales - LANSA
6
Fatalities
1987-04-26
Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando RP-C189 occurrence at 22 km off Panay
22 km off Panay · Unknown
2
Fatalities
1985-10-11
Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando CP-1593 occurrence at within Beni Department
within Beni Department · Servicio Aéreo Beni - SABENI
2
Fatalities
1983-11-10
Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando CP-1077 occurrence at near San Borja
near San Borja · Transportes Aéreos Skorpio - TAS
0
Fatalities
1981-07-31
Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando CC-CAT occurrence at 3 km from Cochrane Airport (LGR)
3 km from Cochrane Airport (LGR) · Línea Aérea de Transporte Interior Sud Americano-LATISA
5
Fatalities
1981-02-10
Curtiss C-46D-5-CU Commando CP-1588 occurrence at Caravani
Caravani · Transportes Aéreos Universal
0
Fatalities
1980-10-01
Curtiss C-46D-5-CU Commando CP-1267 occurrence at La Paz
La Paz · Transportes Aéreos Bolivar
0
Fatalities
1979-12-23
Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando CP-777 occurrence at 15 km from La Paz
15 km from La Paz · Frigorificos Movima
0
Fatalities
1977-08-24
Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando N74689 occurrence at off Goyave
off Goyave · Quarterwinds Aviation, lsf Caribbean Air Services
0
Fatalities
1977-06-21
Curtiss C-46D-20-CU Commando HK-75 occurrence at Bogotá-Eldorado Airport (BOG)
Bogotá-Eldorado Airport (BOG) · Aeronorte Colombia - Aerovias del Norte
0
Fatalities
1977-02-08
Curtiss C-46D-5-CU Commando HI-208 occurrence at off San Juan-Isla Grande Airport (SIG)
off San Juan-Isla Grande Airport (SIG) · Aerolineas Argo
0
Fatalities
1977-02-01
Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando CP-540 occurrence at Espiritu Airport
Espiritu Airport · Servicios Aéreos Bolivianos - SAB
0
Fatalities
1976-09-16
Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando HK-1282 occurrence at off Aruba
off Aruba · Aerosucre Colombia
2
Fatalities
1976-02-25
Curtiss C-46D-20-CU Commando AN-AOC occurrence at Managua-Las Mercedes Airport (MGA)
Managua-Las Mercedes Airport (MGA) · Líneas Aéreas de Nicaragua - LANICA
0
Fatalities
1975-04-23
Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando CP-1063 occurrence at Cerro Sayari
Cerro Sayari · SAVCO - Servicios Aéreos Virgen de Copacabana
4
Fatalities
1974-10-15
Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando XW-PBW occurrence at 120 km NNE of Vientiane
120 km NNE of Vientiane · Royal Air Lao
5
Fatalities
1974-09-08
Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando TI-1010C occurrence at near Port-au-Prince
near Port-au-Prince · Transportes Aéreos de Integración-TAISA
4
Fatalities
1973-12-07
Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando CP-910 occurrence at Santa Ana
Santa Ana · Trans Aéreos Illimani - TAI
0
Fatalities
1972-06-13
Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando CC-CDU occurrence at near Santiago-Pudahuel Airport (SCL)
near Santiago-Pudahuel Airport (SCL) · Aerolineas Flecha Austral - ALFA
3
Fatalities
1971-06-02
Curtiss C-46D-20-CU Commando XW-PFL occurrence at near Bouam Long
near Bouam Long · Air America
2
Fatalities
1971-03-02
Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando CP-908 occurrence at Santiago
Santiago · Aerovias Las Minas
0
Fatalities