Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 15 July 1962
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Indian Airlines
Registration Number: VT-AUS
Location: near Lahore –
ÿ Pakistan
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Minor, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Wind screenWind screen
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft was traveling towards Amritsar when it was struck by a vulture, resulting in the loss of the co-pilot.A twin-engine aircraft was traveling towards Amritsar when it was struck by a vulture, resulting in the loss of the co-pilot.
Description
The aircraft was en route to Amritsar when it was attacked by a vulture. The bird smashed through the wind screen, killing the co-pilot.
Primary Cause
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