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1990-07-15: Antonov AN-32 (K2705) — Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena — Mt Ponmudi, India

Mt Ponmudi, IndiaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 15, 1990, an Antonov AN-32 (registration K2705) operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Ponmudi, India during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to maintain sufficient altitude during the approach, leading to a collision with trees and a subsequent stall. 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 crashed into a wooded area on the slopes of Mt Ponmudi while approaching Thiruvananthapuram Airport, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members.

What happened

During an approach to Thiruvananthapuram Airport, an aircraft entered a wooded region situated on the slope of Mt Ponmudi. As the flight progressed, the aircraft made contact with treetops, which led to a stall and a subsequent crash. The wreckage was located approximately 37 km northeast of the airport.

All five crew members on board the aircraft perished in the accident.

Findings

Investigations indicate that the crew failed to maintain a safe altitude during the approach. The low altitude of the aircraft caused it to strike vegetation, triggering the loss of control and the final impact.

Probable cause

The crew failed to maintain sufficient altitude during the approach, leading to a collision with trees and a subsequent stall.
Controlled flight into terrain

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