4 fatalities

Cargo Aircraft Crash West of Yazagyo Kills Four (44-77300)

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On December 19, 1944, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 44-77300) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Yazagyo, Myanmar in flight. 4 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-25Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft crashed 40 kilometers west of Yazagyo under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members on board.

What happened

The incident involved a cargo mission that ended in a crash approximately 40 kilometers to the west of Yazagyo. The specific sequence of events leading to the accident remains undocumented in the available records, with the circumstances described as unknown. During this flight, the aircraft lost control and impacted the ground, resulting in a fatal outcome for everyone on board.

Findings

As the precise causes and contributing factors are not detailed in the source material, no specific technical or human error conclusions can be drawn from this summary. The primary fact established is that all four crew members were killed in the event.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Dec 1944 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Yazagyo, Myanmar?

A cargo aircraft crashed 40 kilometers west of Yazagyo under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Dec 1944 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Dec 1944 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration 44-77300, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947), at Yazagyo, Myanmar.