Incident Overview
Date: Friday 22 November 1963
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Indian Air Force – IAF
Location: near Banihal pass, Kashmir –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Aircraft Flight SystemsAircraft Flight Systems
Category: Accident
An aircraft disappeared during a routine flight near a mountain pass, and was discovered several days later on hills. Investigation revealed the aircraft?s loss.An aircraft disappeared during a routine flight near a mountain pass, and was discovered several days later on hills. Investigation revealed the aircraft?s loss.
Description
The aircraft went missing and was found on hills near a mountain pass a few days later.
Primary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically heavy rain or fog, obscured visibility.Weather conditions, specifically heavy rain or fog, obscured visibility.Share on:
