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Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-5-CU Commando in Yunnanyi: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
41-12329
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
26456
YOM:
1943
Location:
Yunnanyi
Yunnan
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a North American B-25D Mitchell in Yunnanyi

Date & Time: Jan 1, 1943
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
41-29675
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kunming - Yunnanyi
MSN:
87-7840
YOM:
1941
Location:
Yunnanyi
Yunnan
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was on its way from Kunming to Yunnanyi for the purpose of topping off tanks and picking up escort before an operation to Shwebo, Burma. On final approach, the pilot got into prop wash of another aircraft and was unable to right his plane in time to prevent a wing from hitting the ground. The airplane crash landed and was wrecked. There were no fatalities.
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