39561
Flight / Schedule
39561
Aircraft
Curtiss C-46 CommandoRegistration
39561
MSN
30438
Year of Manufacture
1944
Operator
United States Marine CorpsDate
July 4, 1945 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Andersen AFB All Guam Island
Region
Asia • Guam Island
Narrative Report
On July 4, 1945 at 12:00 AM, 39561 experienced a crash involving Curtiss C-46 Commando, operated by United States Marine Corps, with the event recorded near Andersen AFB All Guam Island.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft crashed into the ocean, about five miles offshore. The crew fate remains unknown.
Aircraft reference details include registration 39561, MSN 30438, year of manufacture 1944.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft crashed into the ocean, about five miles offshore. The crew fate remains unknown.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
United States Marine CorpsFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Asia • Guam Island
Aircraft Details
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