Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 17 May 1950
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Airways (India)
Registration Number: VT-CHB
Location: Balurghat Airport (RGH) –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gearLanding gear
Category: Accident
A C-47 aircraft experienced an accident during landing at Balurghat, India. The aircraft was carrying steel plates destined for the construction of an all-weather landing ground.A C-47 aircraft experienced an accident during landing at Balurghat, India. The aircraft was carrying steel plates destined for the construction of an all-weather landing ground.
Description
The C-47 suffered an accident on landing at Balurghat, India. The aircraft carried a load of steel plates from Jorhat for the construction of an all-weather landing ground at Balurghat.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during landing.Mechanical failure during landing.Share on:
