Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 3 September 1966
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter
Owner/operator: Indian Air Force – IAF
Location: near Rajouri –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the flight control system and airspeed indicator)Aircraft Control System (specifically, the flight control system and airspeed indicator)
Category: Accident
A small commercial aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, crashed in the Himalayan foothills due to a sudden and unexpected loss of control during mountainous terrain. The aircraft was operating at a relatively low altitude and was flying at a speed inconsistent with the surrounding conditions.A small commercial aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, crashed in the Himalayan foothills due to a sudden and unexpected loss of control during mountainous terrain. The aircraft was operating at a relatively low altitude and was flying at a speed inconsistent with the surrounding conditions.
Description
Crashed in the Himalayan foothills.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to mountainous terrain and unexpected airspeed.Loss of control due to mountainous terrain and unexpected airspeed.Share on:
