No fatalities

Taxiing Incident Results in Total Loss with No Injuries (41-24710)

Sookerating, IndiaTaxiing

On April 26, 1944, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 41-24710) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Sookerating, India while taxiing. No fatalities were reported. 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 lost control during taxiing and sustained damage beyond repair, resulting in a total loss without any fatalities or injuries.

What happened

During the taxiing phase of operations, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. The incident resulted in the airframe coming to rest in a position that caused extensive structural damage. Assessments confirmed that the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, necessitating its write-off. Fortunately, there were no casualties associated with this event; neither the crew nor any other individuals sustained injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the specific sequence of events leading to the loss of control have not yielded definitive conclusions. The exact circumstances surrounding the occurrence remain unknown at this time.