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Assam

Crash of a Consolidated B-24D Liberator in Assam: 10 killed

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1943
Operator:
Registration:
42-40069
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Kunming – Chabua
MSN:
3160
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The aircraft christened 'Pregnant Swan' most probably crashed in a mountainous region of Assam while on a flight from Kunming to Chabua. No trace of the aircraft nor the crew was found.
Crew:
Maj Robert W. Fensler, pilot,
Gerald E. Owens, copilot,
S/Sgt Erle H. Thayer, flight engineer,
Phillip G. Huffman,
Louis F. Verhaegen,
S/Sgt Alvin Jack Lenox 4.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Chabua AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 6, 1943
Operator:
Registration:
41-7787
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
4274
YOM:
1942
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while taking off from Chabua AFB. At least one crew member was killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-53 in Dinjan

Date & Time: Oct 10, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
52
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Dinjan - Dinjan
MSN:
4902
YOM:
1942
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During take off run at Dinjan Airport, on a 600 metres long gravel runway, the captain realized it was not possible to take off within the remaining runway. He increased engine power but on lift off, the aircraft hit trees, stalled and crashed in flames. Both pilots were injured while the aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and post crash fire.
Probable cause:
The take off was attempted with control locks still engaged.