No fatalities

En Route Crash Due to Engine Failure with Unknown Occupant Status (41-12309)

Fort Hertz, MyanmarFlight

On September 15, 1943, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 41-12309) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Hertz, Myanmar in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crash resulted from an engine failure that occurred during the en route phase of flight. 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 while en route after suffering a total loss of power due to engine failure. The status of the occupants remains unconfirmed in available records.

What happened

The incident occurred during the cruise phase of flight when the aircraft experienced a critical mechanical issue. Specifically, an engine failure rendered the airframe unable to maintain lift or control. As a result of this loss of power, the aircraft was unable to continue its intended route and subsequently impacted the ground. The crash site investigation did not yield definitive information regarding the survival status of those on board. Consequently, the fate of the occupants is recorded as unknown in the official accident documentation.

Findings

The primary factor identified in the review of this event was the mechanical malfunction of the propulsion system. No other contributing factors, such as weather conditions or pilot error, were cited in the available source material. The investigation concluded that the engine failure was the direct cause of the accident.

Probable cause

The crash resulted from an engine failure that occurred during the en route phase of flight.