17 fatalities

1949-12-10: Curtiss C-46 Commando (XT-814) — Civil Air Transport — Haikou, China

Haikou, ChinaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 10, 1949, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration XT-814) operated by Civil Air Transport was involved in an aviation accident near Haikou, China during landing or approach. 17 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 1781258597Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed while performing its final approach to Haikou Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight into Haikou Airport, an aircraft experienced a fatal accident. The impact occurred as the plane was attempting to land at the facility.

As a result of the crash, there were 17 fatalities recorded among those on board. In addition to the loss of life, 23 injuries were reported following the event. Despite the severity of the accident, ten individuals survived the impact without sustaining any physical harm.

Findings

No specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the actions of the crew were provided in the available records.