Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 19 September 1944
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-96579
Location: Kunming, Yunnan Province –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred approximately 8 miles north of Kunming. A pilot, Roy Grant, was killed. Investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the crash.A serious aviation incident occurred approximately 8 miles north of Kunming. A pilot, Roy Grant, was killed. Investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the crash.
Description
Crashed 8 miles NE of Kunming, killing at least one crew member (pilot Roy GRANT).
Source of Information
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Unknown ? Investigation required to determine the precise cause of the crash.Unknown ? Investigation required to determine the precise cause of the crash.Share on:
