Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 25 December 1956
Aircraft Type: Convair CV-240-5
Owner/operator: Pakistan International Airlines – PIA
Registration Number: AP-AHO
Location: near Bombay-Santacruz Airport (BOM) –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 40
Component Affected: Aircraft systems (specifically the Stinson L-5 Sentinel’s flight control system and navigation equipment).Aircraft systems (specifically the Stinson L-5 Sentinel’s flight control system and navigation equipment).
Category: Accident
A CV-240 aircraft was struck by a Stinson L-5 Sentinel during approach to Bombay-Santa Cruz runway 27. The Stinson crashed, resulting in the deaths of both occupants. The CV-240 landed safely.A CV-240 aircraft was struck by a Stinson L-5 Sentinel during approach to Bombay-Santa Cruz runway 27. The Stinson crashed, resulting in the deaths of both occupants. The CV-240 landed safely.
Description
While approaching Bombay-Santa Cruz runway 27, the CV-240 was struck by a Stinson L-5 Sentinel (VT-CAR) which had just taken off from Bombay-Juhu. The Stinson crashed, killing both occupants, but the CV-240 landed safely.
Primary Cause
Stinson L-5 Sentinel malfunction or navigational error during approach.Stinson L-5 Sentinel malfunction or navigational error during approach.Share on:
