1 fatality

Single-Engine Aircraft Crash Near Chanyi Kills Pilot (44-70484)

Chanyi, ChinaFlight

On August 2, 1945, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 44-70484) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Chanyi, China in flight. 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

A single-engine aircraft crashed approximately 50 miles east of Chanyi, resulting in the death of the pilot who was the sole occupant on board.

What happened

A single-engine aircraft met with a fatal accident while operating in the region. The crash site was located roughly 50 miles east of Chanyi. At the time of the impact, the pilot was the only person aboard the machine. The incident resulted in the fatality of the pilot, leaving no survivors from the flight crew or passengers.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific details regarding the mechanical condition, weather conditions, or investigative conclusions that contributed to the crash. No further technical findings or probable cause statements are available in the provided text.