Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 7 December 1961
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Jamair
Registration Number: VT-AZV
Location: Amritsar –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Auxiliary TankAuxiliary Tank
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft, shortly after takeoff from Amritsar, experienced engine failure due to fuel starvation caused by an improperly selected auxiliary tank. Residual fuel in the tank resulted in a rapid fuel depletion.A twin-engine aircraft, shortly after takeoff from Amritsar, experienced engine failure due to fuel starvation caused by an improperly selected auxiliary tank. Residual fuel in the tank resulted in a rapid fuel depletion.
Description
Shortly after takeoff from Amritsar, both engines failed as a result of fuel starvation caused by the improper selection of an auxiliary tank which contained residual fuel only.
Primary Cause
Improper selection of an auxiliary tank containing residual fuel.Improper selection of an auxiliary tank containing residual fuel.Share on:
