4 fatalities

Supply aircraft crash near Myitkyina kills four crew members (41-24749)

Myitkyina, MyanmarFlight

On May 25, 1945, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 41-24749) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Myitkyina, Myanmar in flight. 4 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

A supply mission aircraft crashed 40 km northwest of Myitkyina, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during a supply mission conducted in the region. The aircraft went down approximately 40 km northwest of Myitkyina. All four individuals aboard the plane were killed in the crash. The crew consisted of two Flight Officers, one Technical Sergeant, and one Corporal, all of whom perished in the accident.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or environmental factors contributing to the crash. It confirms only the location relative to Myitkyina, the nature of the mission as a supply run, and the total loss of life involving the four-person crew.