11 fatalities

Fatal crash of military aircraft near Turkey, Missouri (44-77706)

Turkey, United States of AmericaFlight

On April 27, 1945, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 44-77706) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Turkey, United States of America in flight. 11 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 crashed into a canyon north of Turkey, Missouri, after losing control at 6,000 feet during instrument flight. All 11 occupants on board were killed in the accident.

What happened

The flight originated from Sedalia AFB in Missouri under initially favorable weather conditions, with the destination set for San Antonio-Brooks Field. As the aircraft proceeded en route, meteorological conditions deteriorated, necessitating a transition to instrument flight rules (IFR). While maintaining a cruising altitude of 6,000 feet, the airframe lost control and descended into a canyon situated north of Turkey. The impact resulted in the death of all 11 occupants on board.

Findings

The accident occurred during the en route phase of flight under instrument conditions following a weather deterioration. The specific mechanical or human factors contributing to the loss of control are not detailed in the provided source material.