Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 25 January 1950
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Air Services of India, opb Airways (India)
Registration Number: VT-CPQ
Location: Shella Airstrip –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft StructureAircraft Structure
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft crashed during takeoff, resulting in the deaths of the co-pilot and radio-operator. The aircraft was carrying a load of Assam oranges.A DC-3 aircraft crashed during takeoff, resulting in the deaths of the co-pilot and radio-operator. The aircraft was carrying a load of Assam oranges.
Description
The aircraft swung and crashed on takeoff. The co-pilot and radio-operator were killed and the pilot survived with serious injuries. The DC-3 was bound for Calcutta with a load of Assam oranges.
Primary Cause
Takeoff occurred due to a sudden and uncontrolled swerving of the aircraft.Takeoff occurred due to a sudden and uncontrolled swerving of the aircraft.Share on:
