No fatalities

Aircraft Crash During Takeoff Due to Engine Failure (41-24677)

Chittagong, BangladeshTakeoff (climb)

On June 4, 1944, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 41-24677) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Chittagong, Bangladesh during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crash was caused by an engine failure during takeoff. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed during the takeoff phase after suffering a critical engine failure. The specific operator, location, and fate of the crew remain unrecorded in available data.

What happened

The incident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight. According to available records, the aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after initiating its departure from the ground. This mechanical issue led directly to a loss of control or lift, resulting in the crash. The source material does not specify the make or model of the aircraft, nor does it provide details regarding the operator or the specific geographic location of the event.

Findings

Official investigations identified engine failure as the primary cause of the accident. No further contributing factors, such as weather conditions or pilot error, are detailed in the provided source. Information regarding the status of the flight crew is currently unknown, with no confirmed data on fatalities or injuries.

Probable cause

The crash was caused by an engine failure during takeoff.