Region
Asia

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Chabua AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 23, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
41-38578
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4459
YOM:
1942
Location:
Chabua AFB (Dibrugarh)
Assam
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off from Chabua AFB, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field. Two crew members were killed while four others were injured.

Crash of a Douglas C-53-DO near Pang: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 7, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
58
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Dinjan – Kunming
MSN:
7407
YOM:
1942
Location:
Pang
Nagaland
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
One hour into the flight, the crew encountered bad weather and severe icing conditions. While the aircraft continued to lose altitude, pilots realized they were facing a mountain. The captain made a sharp turn to the right when the left wing hit a rocky peak. The aircraft stalled and crashed at an altitude of more than 4,000 metres above MSL. Despite their injuries, both pilots managed to escape and to find help. However, the aircraft was destroyed and the radio navigator was killed.

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

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Operator:
Registration:
42-40069
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Kunming – Chabua
MSN:
3160
Location:
Assam State
Assam
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
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
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
41-7787
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4274
YOM:
1942
Location:
Chabua AFB (Dibrugarh)
Assam
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
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
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
52
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Dinjan - Dinjan
MSN:
4902
YOM:
1942
Location:
Dinjan
Assam
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
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.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.86 Express in Cochin

Date & Time: Sep 15, 1942
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.86 Express
Operator:
Registration:
HX789
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2306
YOM:
1934
Location:
Cochin
Kerala
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on take off in unknown circumstances. No casualties.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-120 in Kolar

Date & Time: Jun 14, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
DG473
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1308
YOM:
1934
Location:
Kolar
Karnataka
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the captain was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reason. While landing in a field near Kolar, some 60 miles east of Bangalore, the aircraft lost its undercarriage and ended up in flames. While there was no casualties, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
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