1 fatality

Takeoff Accident Involving Fatal Crew Loss (43-47086)

Mangshih, ChinaTakeoff (climb)

On March 9, 1945, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 43-47086) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Mangshih, China during takeoff. One person was 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 crashed during the takeoff phase due to an unidentified cause, resulting in the death of one crew member.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was attempting to depart. During the takeoff sequence, the plane lost control and struck the ground. The specific mechanical or environmental factors leading to this event were not identified in the available records. As a direct result of the impact, one member of the flight crew sustained fatal injuries.

Findings

Investigative efforts did not yield a definitive explanation for why the crash occurred. The cause remains listed as unknown, with no specific contributing factors or mechanical failures documented in the source material.