1 fatality

Aircraft crash in Ataqah mountain range (42-60949)

Suez, EgyptFlight

On September 16, 1944, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 42-60949) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Suez, Egypt in flight. 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 crashed in the Ataqah mountain range near Suez under unknown circumstances, resulting in the death of at least one crew member.

What happened

The incident occurred when an aircraft came down in the Ataqah mountain range, located within the region of Suez. The specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains undocumented, as the crash is classified as having happened in unknown circumstances. There were no prior reports of mechanical failure or weather anomalies provided in the available records.

Findings

The investigation into this event did not yield a definitive probable cause due to the limited information available regarding the flight dynamics and environmental conditions at the time of impact. The primary confirmed outcome was the loss of life among the personnel on board. At least one crew member was killed in the accident. The sole identified individual associated with the flight was 1st Lt Duane E. Carey, who served as part of the operating crew.