Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 4 March 1964
Aircraft Type: Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Owner/operator: Indian Air Force – IAF
Location: near Barrackpore Air Force Station –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 22 / Occupants: 22
Component Affected: Aircraft engine and control systems.Aircraft engine and control systems.
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a fire shortly after takeoff and crashed into the Hooghly River. The incident resulted in loss of life and property damage.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a fire shortly after takeoff and crashed into the Hooghly River. The incident resulted in loss of life and property damage.
Description
Caught fire just after takeoff and crashed into Hooghly River.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure during takeoff.Possible mechanical failure during takeoff.Share on:
