1 fatality

Aircraft crash near Dinjan during descent to Chabua Air Force Base (42-60993)

Dinjan, IndiaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 16, 1944, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 42-60993) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Dinjan, India during landing or approach. 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 near Dinjan while descending for an approach to Chabua Air Force Base, resulting in the death of at least one crew member under unknown circumstances.

What happened

The incident occurred during the final phase of flight as the aircraft was descending toward Chabua Air Force Base. The plane lost control and crashed in the vicinity of Dinjan. The specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains unclear, with no definitive data available regarding the immediate cause of the loss of control. As a result of the collision with the terrain, at least one crew member was killed.

Findings

Due to the limited information currently available, the exact contributing factors have not been established. The circumstances surrounding the crash are described as unknown, and no specific mechanical failures or human error factors have been confirmed in the initial reports.