Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 10 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-60950
Location: China? –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A cargo flight carrying three crew members between Sookerating, Assam, India and Chanyi, Yunnan, China was lost without recovery. Heavy thunderstorm conditions were present over China on the day of the incident.A cargo flight carrying three crew members between Sookerating, Assam, India and Chanyi, Yunnan, China was lost without recovery. Heavy thunderstorm conditions were present over China on the day of the incident.
Description
The Commando was operating a cargo flight between Sookerating, Assam, India and Chanyi, Yunnan, China. It was never seen again. Heavy thunderstorm activity was observed that day over China and possibly contributed to the loss. The three crew members were missing and presumed dead.
Source of Information
https://curtisscommando.e-monsite.com/pages/aircraft/s-n-42-60942/commando-42-60950.htmlhttps://curtisscommando.e-monsite.com/pages/aircraft/s-n-42-60942/commando-42-60950.htmlPrimary Cause
Heavy thunderstorm activity over China.Heavy thunderstorm activity over China.Share on:
