4 fatalities

Aircraft crash near Chanyi kills all four crew members (42-61039)

Chanyi, ChinaFlight

On June 29, 1944, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 42-61039) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Chanyi, China 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

An aircraft crashed approximately 24 kilometers from Chanyi under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all four individuals on board.

What happened

The incident occurred in the vicinity of Chanyi, with the wreckage located roughly 24 kilometers from the town. The event resulted in a total loss of life for everyone on board. There were four crew members present in the aircraft at the time of the accident, and all perished in the crash.

Findings

The specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains unclear based on available records. No definitive contributing factors or mechanical failures have been identified in the immediate aftermath. The circumstances surrounding the descent and final moments of the flight are currently described as unknown.