Fairbanks – Kenai

On July 16, 2018 at 09:25 AM, Fairbanks – Kenai experienced a crash involving Curtiss C-46 Commando, operated by Everts Air Cargo, with the event recorded near Manley Hot Springs Alaska.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. The pilot reported that, following a precautionary shutdown of the No. 2 engine, he diverted to an alternate airport that was closer than the original destination. During the landing in tailwind conditions, the airplane touched down "a little fast." The pilot added that, as the brakes faded from continuous use, the airplane was unable to stop, and it overran the end of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Aircraft reference details include registration N1822M, MSN 22521, year of manufacture 1945.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 65.0241°, -150.6195°.