2 fatalities

Fatal crash of two-person aircraft shortly after takeoff from Kunming Airfield (41-24663)

Kunming, ChinaTakeoff (climb)

On November 18, 1943, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 41-24663) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Kunming, China during takeoff. 2 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances shortly after departing Kunming Airfield in the Chenggong District, resulting in the deaths of both crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft took off from Kunming Airfield, located in the Chenggong District. The specific registration of the aircraft is not provided in the available records. Following the departure, the plane crashed under circumstances that remain unknown. Both individuals on board were killed in the accident. The crew consisted of two pilots: a Senior Sergeant and a First Lieutenant.

Findings

No specific contributing factors or conclusions regarding the cause of the crash are detailed in the source material. The investigation status or final determination is not specified, leaving the exact sequence leading to the impact unexplained in this record.