Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 7 February 1982
Aircraft Type: Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Owner/operator: Indian Air Force – IAF
Location: 120 km N of Jammu –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 23 / Occupants: 23
Component Affected: Boeing 737-800 aircraftBoeing 737-800 aircraft
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a sudden and severe mountain weather event near Leh, India. The aircraft was carrying essential supplies to Pathankot Air Base. The crash resulted in significant damage and loss of life.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a sudden and severe mountain weather event near Leh, India. The aircraft was carrying essential supplies to Pathankot Air Base. The crash resulted in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Crashed into high ground in poor weather while ferrying supplies from Pathankot Air Base to Leh, India.
Primary Cause
Severe mountain weather conditions, including strong winds and reduced visibility, caused a sudden loss of control and resulted in a catastrophic impact with high ground.Severe mountain weather conditions, including strong winds and reduced visibility, caused a sudden loss of control and resulted in a catastrophic impact with high ground.Share on:
