1 fatality

Aircraft crash near Chabua Airbase results in fatality (42-61018)

Chabua AFB (Dibrugarh), IndiaFlight

On March 31, 1945, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 42-61018) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Chabua AFB (Dibrugarh), India 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 vicinity of Chabua Airbase, resulting in the death of at least one crew member.

What happened

The incident occurred when an aircraft crashed in the area surrounding Chabua Airbase. The accident resulted in fatal consequences for the flight personnel. Specifically, at least one member of the crew lost their life in the event. The source material identifies the deceased as a second lieutenant, though per privacy and neutral reporting standards, specific individual names are omitted from this record. No further details regarding the sequence of events leading up to the impact or the condition of other potential occupants are provided in the available data.

Findings

The primary fact established by the source is the location of the crash near the airbase and the resulting fatality count of at least one. There is no additional information available regarding contributing factors, mechanical failures, or pilot error that would allow for a detailed analysis of the causes.