No fatalities

Aircraft crash due to engine failure near Kwanhlar (42-3632)

Kwanhlar, MyanmarFlight

On August 24, 1944, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 42-3632) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Kwanhlar, Myanmar in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure. 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 after suffering an engine failure approximately eight kilometers southeast of the Ye-panga railroad line near Kwanhlar. The status of the crew remains unconfirmed.

What happened

The incident occurred when the aircraft experienced a critical mechanical malfunction during flight. Specifically, an engine failure forced the craft to descend rapidly. The wreckage was located approximately eight kilometers southeast of the Ye-panga railroad, in the vicinity of Kwanhlar. Following the impact, search and rescue efforts were initiated, but the ultimate fate of the crew members has not been determined. There is currently no confirmed data regarding fatalities or injuries.

Findings

Official investigations identified the primary contributing factor to the accident as a mechanical issue with the propulsion system. The loss of power from the engine was cited as the direct cause of the crash, leading to the inability to maintain controlled flight.

Probable cause

Engine failure