Historical Events tagged with "trans_caribbean"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Curtiss C-46 Commando Crash in Taiwan
June 20th, 1964 60 years ago
A Curtiss C-46 Commando aircraft crashed in Shengang District, Taiwan, resulting in the unfortunate loss of 57 lives. The plane, operated by Trans Caribbean Airways, was en route from the Philippines to Taiwan when it encountered severe weather conditions. This led to the aircraft losing altitude and striking hills in the densely forested area of Shengang. Rescuers faced considerable challenges due to the terrain and adverse weather, complicating recovery efforts and delaying the identification of victims.
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