No fatalities

Aircraft crash near Bangalore-Hindustan Airport (K2690)

Bangalore-Hindustan, IndiaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 23, 2000, an Antonov AN-32 (registration K2690) operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Bangalore-Hindustan, India during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in the Vijayanagar district while approaching Bangalore-Hindustan Airport, resulting in no reported fatalities.

What happened

During an approach to Bangalore-Hindustan Airport, an aircraft crashed in the Vijayanagar district. The impact occurred approximately 13 km before reaching the threshold of runway 09. At the time of the accident, the specific circumstances surrounding the descent were not immediately determined.

Despite the impact, there were no casualties reported among those on board. The incident took place in an area situated short of the airport's landing strip.

Findings

The exact cause of the crash remains unknown as investigations into the specific circumstances of the flight's final moments have not been concluded.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Feb 2000 Antonov AN-32 accident near Bangalore-Hindustan, India?

An aircraft crashed in the Vijayanagar district while approaching Bangalore-Hindustan Airport, resulting in no reported fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Feb 2000 Antonov AN-32 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Feb 2000 involved an Antonov AN-32, registration K2690, operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena, at Bangalore-Hindustan, India.