What happened
A mid-air collision occurred between two military transport aircraft operated by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). One of the involved aircraft was a C-46 Commando with the registration 42-96553. The other aircraft was also identified as a USAAF C-46, though its specific registration is not provided in the available records.
The impact resulted in both aircraft crashing to the ground and being completely destroyed. Due to the severity of the collision and the subsequent destruction of the airframes, there are no confirmed reports regarding the survival or status of the personnel on board. The fate of the crews from both aircraft remains unknown.