1 fatality

Aircraft crash during takeoff at Chabu Air Force Base (41-24741)

Chabua AFB (Dibrugarh), IndiaTakeoff (climb)

On January 19, 1944, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 41-24741) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Chabua AFB (Dibrugarh), India during takeoff. One person was 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 suffered a stall during departure from Chabu AFB, resulting in a fatal crash. The incident killed the crew and injured three others, with the airframe destroyed by fire.

What happened

The accident occurred during the initial climb phase following takeoff from Chabu Air Force Base. The aircraft experienced an unexplained stall shortly after leaving the ground, leading to a loss of control. The machine impacted the terrain and was subsequently destroyed by a post-crash fire.

There were significant casualties associated with this event. The entire crew on board lost their lives in the impact. Additionally, three other individuals sustained injuries as a result of the crash. The specific cause for the stall remains unknown based on the available information.