3 fatalities

Aircraft crash near Chanyi due to engine failure (42-96746)

Chanyi, ChinaFlight

On February 13, 1945, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 42-96746) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Chanyi, China in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crash was caused by an engine failure. 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 ten miles northwest of Chanyi following an engine failure, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred when the aircraft suffered a critical mechanical issue during flight. The specific event was an engine failure, which led to a loss of control or power that resulted in the crash. The accident site was located approximately ten miles northwest of Chanyi. All three individuals serving as crew members perished in the impact.

Findings

Official investigations identified the mechanical malfunction as the primary factor leading to the disaster. The engine failure was cited as the direct cause of the accident, with no other contributing factors noted in the available records.

Probable cause

The crash was caused by an engine failure.