39504

Crashed in unknown circumstances south of Los Angeles, killing all eight crew members. The s/n has not been confirmed.

Flight / Schedule

39504

Registration

39504

MSN

26498

Year of Manufacture

1943

Date

February 2, 1945 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Flight

Crash Location

Los Angeles California

Region

North America • United States of America

Coordinates

34.0587°, -118.4165°

Narrative Report

On February 2, 1945 at 12:00 AM, 39504 experienced a crash involving Curtiss C-46 Commando, operated by United States Marine Corps, with the event recorded near Los Angeles California.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was flight.

8 people were known to be on board, 8 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 8, crew fatalities: 8, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Crashed in unknown circumstances south of Los Angeles, killing all eight crew members. The s/n has not been confirmed.

Aircraft reference details include registration 39504, MSN 26498, year of manufacture 1943.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 34.0587°, -118.4165°.

Fatalities

Total

8

Crew

8

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Crashed in unknown circumstances south of Los Angeles, killing all eight crew members. The s/n has not been confirmed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

8

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 8

Operational Details

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Flight

Region / Country

North America • United States of America

Aircraft Details

Registration

39504

MSN

26498

Year of Manufacture

1943