Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 12 November 1952
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Bharat Airways
Registration Number: VT-CLE
Location: Agartala –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft Structure (specifically the wing)Aircraft Structure (specifically the wing)
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft experienced a stall during touchdown at Airtala, resulting in a crash back onto the runway.A DC-3 aircraft experienced a stall during touchdown at Airtala, resulting in a crash back onto the runway.
Description
The DC-3 bounced on touchdown at Agartala. Power was reapplied but the aircraft stalled in a left wing down attitude and crashed back onto the runway.
Primary Cause
Power reapplied failed to stabilize the aircraft, leading to a stall and subsequent crash.Power reapplied failed to stabilize the aircraft, leading to a stall and subsequent crash.Share on:
