No fatalities

Survival Incident in Isolated Region of Burma (43-47158)

Myanmar, MyanmarFlight

On March 27, 1945, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 43-47158) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Myanmar, Myanmar in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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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Aircraft crashed in an isolated area of Burma; all four crew members survived and walked for three weeks to reach a village.

What happened

An aircraft experienced a crash landing in a remote, isolated section of Burma. The impact did not result in any fatalities. All four crew members emerged from the wreckage unharmed. Due to the remoteness of the location, immediate rescue was not possible. The crew initiated a long-distance trek through the wilderness to locate civilization and medical assistance.

Findings

The incident highlights the extreme survival conditions faced by the flight crew. After enduring three weeks of walking in the isolated terrain, the group successfully reached a nearby village. Upon arrival, they received necessary treatment for their injuries and exhaustion. Following their recovery, all four individuals returned to their operational base.