Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 5 December 1970
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Jamair
Registration Number: VT-CZC
Location: near Delhi-Safdarjung Airport –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 16
Component Affected: Second EngineSecond Engine
Category: Accident
A right turn during takeoff resulted in loss of control, leading to a crash.A right turn during takeoff resulted in loss of control, leading to a crash.
Description
The no. 2 engine failed on takeoff due to fuel starvation. A right turn was made after lifting off, but the pilot lost control and the aircraft crashed.
Primary Cause
Fuel starvation of the second engine.Fuel starvation of the second engine.Share on:
