Incident Overview
Date: Monday 19 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-30-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-24746
Location: 48 km SW of Shingbwiyang –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: PropellerPropeller
Category: Accident
A catastrophic aviation incident occurred en route between Chabua, India and Kunming, China on March 1, 1945. The aircraft experienced a significant loss of life and damage.A catastrophic aviation incident occurred en route between Chabua, India and Kunming, China on March 1, 1945. The aircraft experienced a significant loss of life and damage.
Description
Crashed en route Chabua, India – Kunming China. Date also reported as 1 MAR 1945.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Preliminary investigation suggests a mechanical failure, possibly involving a propeller issue, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.Unknown ? Preliminary investigation suggests a mechanical failure, possibly involving a propeller issue, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.Share on:
