What happened
A mid-air collision occurred between two military transport aircraft operating under the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). One of the involved aircraft was a C-46 Commando with the registration 42-96699. The second aircraft was also identified as a USAAF C-46, though its specific registration is not provided in the available records.
Upon impact, both aircraft sustained catastrophic damage. Consequently, both planes crashed and were completely destroyed. There are no confirmed reports regarding the survival of personnel on board either aircraft. As of the current record, the fate of the crews remains unknown.