5 fatalities

Disappearance of aircraft en route from Tezpur to Kunming (41-12298)

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On July 1, 1943, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 41-12298) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near India, India in flight. 5 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

An aircraft failed to arrive at Kunming-Wujiaba Airport after departing Tezpur, Assam. The plane crashed in mountainous terrain east of India under poor weather conditions and was never recovered.

What happened

The aircraft departed Tezpur, Assam, with the intention of reaching Kunming-Wujiaba Airport. However, the airplane failed to arrive at its destination. At the time of the incident, weather conditions over the region were reported as poor. The wreckage was never recovered, and the aircraft is considered lost without trace.

The crash site is believed to be located in the mountains east of India. No specific registration number is provided in the available records for this event. The crew consisted of five military personnel, including two First Lieutenants, a Flight Officer, and two Staff Sergeants.