Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 2 February 1944
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-15-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-12425
Location: –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Aircraft missing
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: UK
On January 31, 1944, a missing aircraft event was reported involving a pilot named Michael Krikorian. The aircraft was last sighted over China. The incident occurred during a period of heightened activity in the region.On January 31, 1944, a missing aircraft event was reported involving a pilot named Michael Krikorian. The aircraft was last sighted over China. The incident occurred during a period of heightened activity in the region.
Description
[MACR 3012] Missing over China. Date also reported as 31 JAN 1944. Pilot: Michael Krikorian
Source of Information
https://curtisscommando.e-monsite.com/pages/aircraft/s-n-41-12384-to-41-12433-curtiss-c-46a-15-cu-commando/commando-41-12425.htmlhttps://curtisscommando.e-monsite.com/pages/aircraft/s-n-41-12384-to-41-12433-curtiss-c-46a-15-cu-commando/commando-41-12425.htmlPrimary Cause
Lack of navigational data and potential misidentification of aircraft position.Lack of navigational data and potential misidentification of aircraft position.Share on:
