Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 23 February 1980
Aircraft Type: Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
Owner/operator: Indian Air Force – IAF
Location: Agra-Kheria Air Force Station (AGR) –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 46 / Occupants: 47
Component Affected: Aircraft structure (fuselage, wings, tail)Aircraft structure (fuselage, wings, tail)
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a stall during takeoff run due to a cyclist or pedestrian unexpectedly appearing on the runway. The aircraft subsequently crashed rightwing low, resulting in a significant fire.An aircraft experienced a stall during takeoff run due to a cyclist or pedestrian unexpectedly appearing on the runway. The aircraft subsequently crashed rightwing low, resulting in a significant fire.
Description
Stalled during attempt to avoid a cyclist or pedestrian on the runway during takeoff run. The aircraft came down rightwing low and burst into flames.
Source of Information
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1980/1980%20-%203169.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1980/1980%20-%203169.htmlPrimary Cause
Unexpected pedestrian or cyclist presence on the runway during takeoff run.Unexpected pedestrian or cyclist presence on the runway during takeoff run.Share on:
