Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 21 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-5-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-101234
Location: 64 km E of Chittagong –
ÿ Bangladesh
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: L-5 aircraftL-5 aircraft
Category: Accident
A mid-air collision involving an L-5 aircraft occurred. Investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances.A mid-air collision involving an L-5 aircraft occurred. Investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances.
Description
Crashed. Possible a mid-air collision with an L-5 (44-16815).
Source of Information
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Possible mid-air collision with an L-5.Possible mid-air collision with an L-5.Share on:
