Incident Overview
Date: Friday 19 October 1956
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3
Owner/operator: Indian Airlines
Registration Number: VT-DGK
Location: Agartala –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A severe weather condition at Agartala resulted in a near-miss landing attempt. Despite the unfavorable weather, the pilot initiated three attempts to land, but a dangerously low descent occurred during the third attempt, leading to a crash.A severe weather condition at Agartala resulted in a near-miss landing attempt. Despite the unfavorable weather, the pilot initiated three attempts to land, but a dangerously low descent occurred during the third attempt, leading to a crash.
Description
Weather at Agartala was below minima. Despite of the weather, three attempts to land were made. On the third attempt, the pilot descended dangerously low. A missed approach procedure was executed, but the aircraft struck some trees and crashed.
Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions at Agartala.Severe weather conditions at Agartala.Share on:
