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Post-takeoff stall accident resulting in fatal crash (42-101232)

Sinthe, MyanmarTakeoff (climb)

On March 9, 1945, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 42-101232) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Sinthe, Myanmar during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An aerodynamic stall occurred shortly after takeoff, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground. 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

An aircraft experienced a stall shortly after takeoff and crashed to the ground. The incident resulted in the deaths of both pilots on board.

What happened

The accident occurred during the initial climb phase, immediately following departure from the runway. Shortly after becoming airborne, the aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall condition. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend rapidly and impact the ground. The crash was fatal for everyone on board, resulting in the deaths of both pilots. No other personnel were reported as being involved or injured in the event.

Findings

The immediate sequence of events indicates that the aircraft lost airspeed critical for maintaining flight shortly after liftoff. This led to an unrecoverable stall situation before the crew could regain control or altitude.

Probable cause

An aerodynamic stall occurred shortly after takeoff, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Mar 1945 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Sinthe, Myanmar?

An aircraft experienced a stall shortly after takeoff and crashed to the ground. The incident resulted in the deaths of both pilots on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Mar 1945 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Mar 1945 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration 42-101232, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947), at Sinthe, Myanmar.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An aerodynamic stall occurred shortly after takeoff, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.

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