3 fatalities

Crew Fatalities in Aircraft Crash Near Dibrugarh (43-47003)

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On August 31, 1945, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 43-47003) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Dibrugarh-Mohanbari, India in flight. 3 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.

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An aircraft crashed 56 km northwest of Dibrugarh under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred when an aircraft went down in a location situated 56 km northwest of Dibrugarh. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash was not determined, as the circumstances surrounding the accident remain unknown. Upon impact, the structural integrity of the airframe was compromised, resulting in a fatal outcome for everyone on board.

The flight crew consisted of three individuals who were killed in the event. These personnel included a First Officer, a Technical Sergeant, and a Second Lieutenant. No survivors were reported from this incident, marking it as a total loss of life for the operating team at that time.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Aug 1945 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Dibrugarh-Mohanbari, India?

An aircraft crashed 56 km northwest of Dibrugarh under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Aug 1945 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Aug 1945 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration 43-47003, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947), at Dibrugarh-Mohanbari, India.