No fatalities

Collision with Electrical Cable During Landing Destroys Cessna 560 XL at Aligarh Airport

Azligarh, India

On August 27, 2019, a CESSNA 560 XL operated by M/s Air Charter Services. was involved in an aviation accident near Azligarh, India. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On August 27, 2019, a Cessna 560 XL (VT-AVV) collided with an electrical cable while landing at Aligarh Airport, India. The aircraft was destroyed in a subsequent fire. The investigation is under the Government of India.

Accident Details

On August 27, 2019, at 0310 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 560 XL airplane, registration VT-AVV, collided with an electrical cable during the landing at Aligarh Airport, Aligarh, India. The airplane was destroyed during the post-crash fire.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a Cessna 560 XL, with registration VT-AVV. It was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the Government of India.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of India. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of India. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi, India.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Aug 2019 CESSNA 560 XL accident near Azligarh, India?

On August 27, 2019, a Cessna 560 XL (VT-AVV) collided with an electrical cable while landing at Aligarh Airport, India. The aircraft was destroyed in a subsequent fire. The investigation is under the Government of India.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Aug 2019 CESSNA 560 XL accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Aug 2019 involved a CESSNA 560 XL, operated by M/s Air Charter Services., at Azligarh, India.