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Crash of a Douglas C-54A-DO Skymaster in Comilla: 7 killed

Date & Time: Dec 30, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
VT-CYK
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Agartala – Calcutta
MSN:
3089
YOM:
1943
Location:
Comilla
Chittagong
Country:
Bangladesh
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
En route from Agartala to Calcutta, a fire erupted in the cargo compartment. The captain decided to reduce his altitude and attempted an emergency landing. The four engine aircraft crash landed in a prairie located in Comilla, slid for several yards and came to rest in flames. All three crew members were able to vacate the cabin and were unhurt. It appears that seven villagers were killed while approaching the aircraft that suffered several explosions. The exact cause of the in flight fire remains unknown.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-40-DK Dakota IV in Char Chapli

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
KP237
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
16791/33539
YOM:
1945
Location:
Char Chapli
Barisal
Country:
Bangladesh
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was on its way to Char Chapli to evacuate the crew of a local radar station. On landing on a beach, the aircraft sank and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was abandoned.

Ground accident of a Douglas C-54G-10-DO Skymaster in Tejgaon AFB

Date & Time: Mar 22, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
45-0618
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
37071
YOM:
1945
Location:
Dhaka-Tejgaon
Dhaka
Country:
Bangladesh
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taxiing in poor weather conditions, the aircraft hit an obstacle and came to rest in flames. There were no casualties but the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-10-DK Dakota C.4 near Thanchi: 14 killed

Date & Time: Oct 23, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
KJ957
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
14804/26249
YOM:
1944
Location:
Thanchi
Chittagong
Country:
Bangladesh
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 14,000 feet, the aircraft went through a cumulonimbus area. It became uncontrollable, partially disintegrated in the air and crashed near Thanchi. All 14 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Heavy turbulence exceeded the design and certification of the aircraft that partially disintegrated in the air.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-10-DK Dakota C.4 in Chittagong: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 19, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
KJ987
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
14981/26426
YOM:
1944
Location:
Chittagong
Chittagong
Country:
Bangladesh
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft skidded on runway but the crew was able to rotate. Just after liftoff, the aircraft stalled and crashed in flames. At least one crew member was killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DK Dakota C.3 in Chittagong

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
FL555
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
11915
YOM:
1943
Location:
Chittagong
Chittagong
Country:
Bangladesh
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Chittagong-Patenga Airport, while in initial climb, an engine caught fire. The captain decided to make an emergency belly landing in a field past the runway end. The aircraft slid for several yards before coming to rest in flames in a ditch. While all four crew members were injured, the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine fire.

Crash of a Noorduyn UC-64A Norseman in Daudkandi: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Noorduyn Norseman
Operator:
Registration:
44-70470
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
735
YOM:
1944
Location:
Daudkandi
Chittagong
Country:
Bangladesh
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Enroute, the pilot lost control of the aircraft following an engine failure. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot Richard W. Wilkinson was killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Consolidated C-109 Liberator Express in Shamshernagar: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jul 28, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated C-109 Liberator Express
Operator:
Registration:
44-48890
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
3745
Location:
Shamshernagar
Sylhet
Country:
Bangladesh
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Shamshernagar Airport for unknown reason. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
Pfc Harry Stein,
Sgt John W. Teer Jr.,
Cpt Claude Waylan Tucker,
F/O Walter E. Webster.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 Dakota IV near Bangalhalia: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 13, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
KN562
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
16430/33178
YOM:
1945
Location:
Bangalhalia
Chittagong
Country:
Bangladesh
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Enroute, an engine failed, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing when the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field located near Bangalhalia, some 42 km east of Chittagong. All five crew members were killed.
Crew (117th Squadron):
S/Ldr Richard Neville Rowson, pilot,
AC1 Cyril Abel,
W/O Granville Mundon Eason,
F/O Bernard Barker Stansfield,
F/Sgt Augustus Arthur Shallow.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 Dakota IV off Dakhinpara: 13 killed

Date & Time: Jun 27, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
KN602
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Kyaukpyu – Chittagong
MSN:
16497/33245
YOM:
1945
Location:
Dakhinpara
Chittagong
Country:
Bangladesh
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
The aircraft left Kyaukpyu at 1626LT bound for Chittagong with three other similar airplanes. While cruising along the shore, the weather became very bad with low clouds. While all other crew turned back, the Dakota went out of control and crashed in the mouth of the Naf River, off Dakhinpara. All 13 occupants were killed.
Crew (117th Squadron):
F/O A. C. Kent 4.
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