Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-35-CU Commando in Langtai

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
42-3683
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
26816
YOM:
1944
Location:
Langtai
Anhui
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in a field in Langtai following a fuel exhaustion. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando near Carson City: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 6, 1945 at 0715 LT
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
42-96690
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Reno - Reno
MSN:
30352
YOM:
1944
Location:
Carson City
Nevada
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The crew departed Reno AAF at 0650LT for a local training mission. While cruising east of Carson City, a fire erupted in the left engine. Shortly later, the left wing on fire detached and hit the tail. The aircraft went out of control, disintegrated and eventually crashed in a mountainous area located some 31 miles east of Carson City. All five crew members were killed.
Crew:
Cpt William A. Beven,
Pvt William R. Carl,
Pvt Fred R. Davis,
F/O Donovan J. Hogan,
1st Lt Walter E. Schmidt.
Probable cause:
Engine fire in flight.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando near Yunnanyi

Date & Time: Jan 6, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
42-61046
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
26921
YOM:
1944
Location:
Yunnanyi
Yunnan
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
An engine failure in flight forced the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane crash landed in a field located 32 km northwest of Yunnanyi and was damaged beyond repair. All three crew members escaped unhurt.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-5-CU Commando near Yazagyo: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
44-77300
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
32696
YOM:
1944
Location:
Yazagyo
Shan State
Country:
Myanmar
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances 40 km west of Yazagyo while on a cargo mission. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando in Misamari

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
42-96650
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
30312
YOM:
1944
Location:
Misamari
Assam
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after take off from Misamari Airbase following an engine failure. Crew fate remains unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando in Myitkyina: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
42-60942
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
26817
YOM:
1944
Location:
Myitkyina
Kachin State
Country:
Myanmar
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Crashed south of Myitkyina while on a cargo flight, following an in flight fire. All five occupants were killed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-35-CU Commando in Mohanbari: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 8, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
42-3604
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
26737
YOM:
1943
Location:
Dibrugarh-Mohanbari
Assam
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. At least one crew member was killed.
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