What happened
On June 14, 1972, Japan Air Lines Flight 471 was operating an international route from Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, destined for Palam International Airport in New Delhi, India. The aircraft involved was a Douglas DC-8-53, identified by the registration JA8012. During the approach phase to land in New Delhi, the flight failed to reach the airport and crashed into the ground short of the runway.
The impact resulted in significant loss of life. There were 89 people on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. Of these, 86 individuals perished, including all 10 crew members who survived the initial crash moment out of the 11 on duty, and 76 of the 78 passengers. Additionally, the crash claimed the lives of four people on the ground near the impact site.
Investigation
The available source material does not provide specific details regarding the investigative process or the technical findings established by authorities following the accident. Consequently, no further information can be provided regarding the official inquiry into the contributing factors or conclusions drawn during that period.