Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 29 August 1970
Aircraft Type: Fokker F-27 Friendship 400
Owner/operator: Indian Airlines
Registration Number: VT-DWT
Location: 19 km from Silchar-Kumbhirgram Airport (IXS) –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 39 / Occupants: 39
Component Affected: F-27 aircraftF-27 aircraft
Category: Accident
An F-27 aircraft struck a significant mountain shortly after takeoff from Silchar, resulting in damage and potential loss of life. The pilot’s deviation from the minimum sector altitude, specifically not ascending overhead Silchar, is believed to be the primary cause of the incident.An F-27 aircraft struck a significant mountain shortly after takeoff from Silchar, resulting in damage and potential loss of life. The pilot’s deviation from the minimum sector altitude, specifically not ascending overhead Silchar, is believed to be the primary cause of the incident.
Description
The F-27 struck a 1500 m high mountain shortly after takeoff from Silchar. The airplane operated on a flight from Imphal to Calcutta with intermediate stops at Silchar and Guwahati. PROBABLE CAUSE: The pilot didn’t climb overhead Silchar to the minimum sector altitude, but continued directly to Guwahati.
Source of Information
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Pilot deviation from minimum sector altitude during takeoff from Silchar.Pilot deviation from minimum sector altitude during takeoff from Silchar.Share on:
