Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 14 July 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-107331
Location: near Manipur Road –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the hills of Karbi Anglong in 2011/2012, resulting in significant damage and loss of life. The wreckage was discovered at the scene.A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the hills of Karbi Anglong in 2011/2012, resulting in significant damage and loss of life. The wreckage was discovered at the scene.
Description
The plane crashed into the hills of Karbi Anglong. Pieces of wreckage were found in 2011/2012.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp, http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/More-clues-to-downed-USAF-aircraft-found-in-Karbi-Anglong-hills/articleshow/46775383.cmshttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp, http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/More-clues-to-downed-USAF-aircraft-found-in-Karbi-Anglong-hills/articleshow/46775383.cmsPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a malfunction in the aircraft’s engine or control system.Mechanical failure ? likely a malfunction in the aircraft’s engine or control system.Share on:
