Incident Overview
Date: Monday 25 April 1966
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Indian Airlines
Registration Number: VT-DDR
Location: Nagpur Airport (NAG) –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a severe runway excursion accident due to strong, sudden crosswind gusts combined with heavy rain. The aircraft swung off the runway and collided with obstacles.A commercial aircraft experienced a severe runway excursion accident due to strong, sudden crosswind gusts combined with heavy rain. The aircraft swung off the runway and collided with obstacles.
Description
Damaged beyond repair in a runway excursion accident. PROBABLE CAUSE: “The accident is attributable to a sudden and strong cross wind gust in heavy rain experienced during the landing. The aircraft swung off the runway and hit obstructions.”
Primary Cause
Sudden and strong crosswind gust in heavy rain during the landing.Sudden and strong crosswind gust in heavy rain during the landing.Share on:
