Curtiss · turboprop
Curtiss R5C-1 (C-46) accident history and safety score
Curtiss R5C-1 (C-46) appears in 3 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.
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 R5C-1 (C-46)** (turboprop class).
Calculated Policy Score
80
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.
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Curtiss R5C-1 (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 R5C-1 (C-46)
1950-08-04
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46) 39566 occurrence at near Oklahoma City-Tinker AFB, OK (TIK)
near Oklahoma City-Tinker AFB, OK (TIK) · United States Marine Corps
0
Fatalities
1948-08-04
Curtiss R5C-1 (C-46) 50710 occurrence at MCAS Cherry Point, NC
MCAS Cherry Point, NC · United States Marine Corps
0
Fatalities
1948-04-30
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46A) 39535 occurrence at off Qingdao, Shandong Province
off Qingdao, Shandong Province · United States Marine Corps
0
Fatalities
1948-04-05
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46) 39550 occurrence at 29 km W of Tsingtao
29 km W of Tsingtao · United States Marine Corps
0
Fatalities
1946-12-10
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46A) 39528 occurrence at Mount Rainier, WA
Mount Rainier, WA · United States Marine Corps
32
Fatalities
1946-07-10
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46) 39585 occurrence at near Palmer, MA
near Palmer, MA · United States Marine Corps
0
Fatalities
1946-02-21
Curtiss R5C-1 (C-46) 50695 occurrence at Johnston Island NAS (JON)
Johnston Island NAS (JON) · United States Marine Corps
0
Fatalities
1946-01-07
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46) 39579 occurrence at Tinian Island International Airport (TIQ)
Tinian Island International Airport (TIQ) · United States Marine Corps (USMC)
Fatalities
1945-11-19
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46) 39592 occurrence at Hishi-no-Shima
Hishi-no-Shima · United States Marine Corps
0
Fatalities
1945-09-03
Curtiss R5C-1 (C-46) 50692 occurrence at Guam-Harmon Air Force Base
Guam-Harmon Air Force Base · United States Marine Corps
0
Fatalities
1945-08-23
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46A) 39536 occurrence at San Diego-North Island NAS, CA (NZY)
San Diego-North Island NAS, CA (NZY) · United States Navy
0
Fatalities
1945-07-04
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46) 39561 occurrence at 8 km W off Guam-North Field AFB (UAM)
8 km W off Guam-North Field AFB (UAM) · United States Marine Corps
Fatalities
1945-06-27
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46A) 39596 occurrence at Ulithi, Caroline Islands
Ulithi, Caroline Islands · United States Navy
Fatalities
1945-05-24
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46A) 39608 occurrence at Okinawa
Okinawa · United States Navy
Fatalities
1945-05-24
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46A) 39580 occurrence at Saipan
Saipan · United States Navy
Fatalities
1945-04-23
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46) 39512 occurrence at Shanghai
Shanghai · United States Marine Corps
0
Fatalities
1945-02-02
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46) 39504 occurrence at S of Los Angeles, CA
S of Los Angeles, CA · United States Marine Corps
7
Fatalities
1944-04-03
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46A) 39501 occurrence at
· United States Navy
Fatalities
1944-02-05
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46A) 39497 occurrence at
· United States Navy
Fatalities
1943-03-24
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando (C-46A) 39492 occurrence at Washington-Bolling AFB, DC (BOF)
Washington-Bolling AFB, DC (BOF) · United States Navy
4
Fatalities