794
Flight / Schedule
794
Aircraft
Curtiss C-46 CommandoRegistration
794
Date
April 18, 1962 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Valle de Jamastrán El Paraíso
Region
Central America • Honduras
Narrative Report
On April 18, 1962 at 12:00 AM, 794 experienced a crash involving Curtiss C-46 Commando, operated by Honduran Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Hondureña, with the event recorded near Valle de Jamastrán El Paraíso.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a plain, valley crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The twin engine aircraft was departing an airstrip at Valle de Jamastrán when it crashed while taking off and came to rest, bursting into flames. All three occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire. Crew: Cpt Jorge Torres O., pilot, Lt Oscar Colindrez C., copilot.
Aircraft reference details include registration 794.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The twin engine aircraft was departing an airstrip at Valle de Jamastrán when it crashed while taking off and came to rest, bursting into flames. All three occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire. Crew: Cpt Jorge Torres O., pilot, Lt Oscar Colindrez C., copilot.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
Central America • Honduras
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Curtiss C-46 CommandoRegistration
794
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