No fatalities

Mountain Slope Crash Near Dali Due to Engine Failure (42-107304)

Dali, ChinaFlight

On January 10, 1945, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 42-107304) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Dali, China in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by an engine failure that resulted in a crash on a mountain slope near Dali. 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 on a mountain slope near Dali after suffering an engine failure. The status of the crew remains unknown.

What happened

The incident occurred in the vicinity of Dali, where the aircraft impacted a mountain slope. The crash was precipitated by a mechanical issue involving the propulsion system. Following the loss of power, the aircraft descended and struck the terrain. There is no confirmed information regarding the survival or fate of the individuals on board at this time.

Findings

Official investigations identified engine failure as the primary cause of the accident. This mechanical malfunction led directly to the loss of control and the subsequent impact with the mountainous terrain.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an engine failure that resulted in a crash on a mountain slope near Dali.