No fatalities

2025-03-07: Antonov AN-32 — Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena — Bagdogra, India

Bagdogra, IndiaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 7, 2025, an Antonov AN-32 operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Bagdogra, India during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident is currently unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft was destroyed during its landing phase at Bagdogra Airport, though all individuals on board survived the incident without injury.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, an aircraft experienced a crash at Bagdogra Airport. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airplane. Despite the severity of the impact and the loss of the airframe, there were no casualties reported. All occupants on board managed to exit the wreckage and escaped the accident without any injuries.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons behind the crash remain undetermined. There is currently no information available regarding the mechanical or operational factors that led to the aircraft's failure during its approach and touchdown at the airport.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident is currently unknown.