Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 4 September 1966
Aircraft Type: Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-N
Owner/operator: Indian Airlines
Registration Number: VT-DSB
Location: Mumbai (Bombay) –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft engineAircraft engine
Category: Accident
A Caravelle aircraft experienced a simulated engine failure during a practice circuit at an altitude of 800 feet above sea level. The aircraft struck a hill, resulting in a landing with a simulated engine failure.A Caravelle aircraft experienced a simulated engine failure during a practice circuit at an altitude of 800 feet above sea level. The aircraft struck a hill, resulting in a landing with a simulated engine failure.
Description
The Caravelle struck a hill at 800 feet msl during a practice circuit and landing with a simulated engine failure.
Primary Cause
Simulated engine failure during a practice circuit.Simulated engine failure during a practice circuit.Share on:
