Ekron - Žatec
Flight / Schedule
Ekron - Žatec
Aircraft
Curtiss C-46 CommandoRegistration
RX-133
Operator
Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avirDate
July 4, 1948 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Parking
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Ekron-Tel Nof AFB Central District
Region
Asia • Israel
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On July 4, 1948 at 12:00 AM, Ekron - Žatec experienced a crash involving Curtiss C-46 Commando, operated by Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avir, with the event recorded near Ekron-Tel Nof AFB Central District.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was parking at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) 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.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. The left engine caught fire during start up. The crew called the fire brigade and evacuated the aircraft. The fire was extinguished but the aircraft was partially destroyed by fire and considered as damaged beyond economical repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration RX-133.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The left engine caught fire during start up. The crew called the fire brigade and evacuated the aircraft. The fire was extinguished but the aircraft was partially destroyed by fire and considered as damaged beyond economical repair.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Ekron - Žatec
Operator
Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avirFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Parking
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Israel
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Curtiss C-46 CommandoRegistration
RX-133