Incident Overview
Date: Friday 26 August 1960
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Indian Air Force – IAF
Location: Puri Post –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: C-47 transport aircraftC-47 transport aircraft
A C-47 transport aircraft was shot at by rebel forces within Nagaland, India during a supply drop. The aircraft crashed, resulting in the capture of nine crew members. They were released on September 20, 1960.A C-47 transport aircraft was shot at by rebel forces within Nagaland, India during a supply drop. The aircraft crashed, resulting in the capture of nine crew members. They were released on September 20, 1960.
Description
The C-47 was shot at by rebel fire within Nagaland, India during a supply drop. The aircraft crashed and the nine crew members were captured. the They were released on 20 September 1960.
Primary Cause
Rebel fire and potential conflict within Nagaland.Rebel fire and potential conflict within Nagaland.Share on:
