N7848BCURTISS WRIGHT C-46R2024-07-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CURTISS WRIGHT C-46RS/N: 273

Summary

On July 11, 2024, a Curtiss Wright C-46R (N7848B) was involved in an incident near Kenai, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: An in-flight collision with birds during takeoff.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC24LA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7848B.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 11, 2024
NTSB Number
ANC24LA066
Location
Kenai, AK
Event ID
20240716194707
Coordinates
60.573333, -151.244830
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

An in-flight collision with birds during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CURTISS WRIGHT
Serial Number
273
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1942
Model / ICAO
C-46RC46
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
69
FAA Model
C-46R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EVERTS AIR FUEL INC
Address
PO BOX 60056
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99706-0056
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC24LA066