4 fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crash near Tezpur Airport (42-96739)

Tezpur, IndiaTakeoff (climb)

On July 8, 1945, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 42-96739) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Tezpur, India during takeoff. 4 people were 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

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a field shortly after departing Tezpur Airport, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed Tezpur Airport. Within minutes of takeoff, the twin engine plane lost control and descended into an agricultural field situated approximately 16 kilometers to the northeast of the runway. The impact resulted in a fatal accident with no survivors. All five individuals serving as crew members were killed in the crash.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or the exact sequence of failures leading to the loss of control. However, the event is characterized by an immediate post-takeoff failure that resulted in a ground impact. The fatalities included the entire flight crew, indicating that no passengers were on board at the time of the accident.