What happened
The incident involved a military transport aircraft operating out of the 78th Transport Squadron within the 22nd Air Transport Group. The flight took place over the challenging terrain of the Hump, likely in the Indian mountains. During the operation, the aircraft crashed, leading to significant loss of life. While specific details regarding the exact sequence of events remain limited due to the remote nature of the site, it is recorded that a portion of the crew was killed in the accident. In contrast, three members of the flight crew managed to survive and return safely. The wreckage of the aircraft was never located, which has limited further investigation into the specific mechanical or environmental factors present at the time of impact.
Findings
Due to the failure to locate the wreckage, a definitive technical analysis could not be completed. The available records confirm the loss of life and the survival of three crew members but do not provide detailed contributing factors beyond the general context of the flight path over difficult mountainous terrain.