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Fatal aircraft crash in Yunnan mountains

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On December 4, 1949, a Curtiss C-46 Commando operated by Civil Air Transport was involved in an aviation accident near Yunnan, China in flight. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a mountainous region of Yunnan, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred in a mountainous area within the Yunnan province. The aircraft, which was transporting a cargo of oil barrels at the time of the incident, went down under unknown circumstances. There were no survivors from the crash.

Findings

  • The total number of fatalities was five crew members.
  • The specific cause of the crash remains undetermined as the circumstances surrounding the descent into the mountains are currently unknown.
  • The aircraft was engaged in a cargo flight involving the transport of oil barrels when the accident took place.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Dec 1949 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Yunnan, China?

An aircraft crashed in a mountainous region of Yunnan, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Dec 1949 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Dec 1949 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, operated by Civil Air Transport, at Yunnan, China.

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