1 fatality

Aircraft Crash During Takeoff Results in Crew Fatality (42-60953)

Barrackpore, IndiaTakeoff (climb)

On March 29, 1944, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 42-60953) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Barrackpore, 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 crashed shortly after initiating its takeoff roll due to an undetermined cause. The incident resulted in the death of at least one member of the flight crew.

What happened

The accident occurred during the initial phase of flight, specifically while the aircraft was executing a takeoff maneuver. The event led to a crash on the ground or water surface immediately following the departure attempt. According to available records, the specific reason for the loss of control or structural failure remains unknown at this time.

Findings

Investigative data indicates that the precise technical or operational factors contributing to the incident have not been definitively established in the source material. The primary confirmed outcome is the fatal injury sustained by at least one crew member during the event. No further details regarding weather conditions, mechanical status, or specific flight dynamics are provided in the available documentation.