Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 9 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-60942
Location: S of Myitkyina Airport (MYT) –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine(s) or system(s).Aircraft engine(s) or system(s).
Category: Accident
A fatal aviation accident occurred following an on-board fire. The aircraft experienced a significant fire outbreak, resulting in multiple fatalities.A fatal aviation accident occurred following an on-board fire. The aircraft experienced a significant fire outbreak, resulting in multiple fatalities.
Description
Crashed following on board fire. Fatal accident.
Source of Information
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On-board fire.On-board fire.Share on:
