Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 6 May 1972
Aircraft Type: Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Owner/operator: Indian Air Force – IAF
Location: –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Flight Control SystemFlight Control System
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control, leading to a crash.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control, leading to a crash.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Preliminary investigation indicates a potential malfunction of the flight control system.Unknown ? Preliminary investigation indicates a potential malfunction of the flight control system.Share on:
