6 fatalities

En route loss of aircraft between Chittagong and Imphal (41-24694)

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On May 27, 1944, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 41-24694) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Imphal, India in flight. 6 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 while en route from Chittagong to Imphal, resulting in the deaths of three crew members. The fourth member was rescued, though the exact crash site remains unconfirmed.

What happened

The incident occurred during an en route flight segment connecting Chittagong and Imphal. The aircraft crashed under circumstances that have not been fully established. As a result of the accident, three crew members were killed, while the fourth individual was successfully rescued.

Determining the precise location of the wreckage has proven difficult. It remains unclear whether the crash site lies within the borders of India or Bangladesh. Investigators have noted suspicions that the aircraft may have impacted in the region of Misamari, located in the State of Assam; however, this specific location has not been confirmed by official records.

Findings

Due to the lack of definitive evidence regarding the crash site and the conditions leading up to the impact, no formal conclusions or contributing factors have been recorded in the available data. The status of the investigation into the exact cause remains unresolved.