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Aircraft Crash at New Delhi-Indira Gandhi Airport (K2673)

New Delhi-Indira Gandhi, IndiaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 7, 1999, an Antonov AN-32 (registration K2673) operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena was involved in an aviation accident near New Delhi-Indira Gandhi, India during landing or approach. 21 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew was completing the final approach below the minimum safe altitude in reduced visibility due to thick fog. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed short of runway 10 at New Delhi-Indira Gandhi Airport after striking a water tank and power cables in thick fog, killing all 18 occupants and three people on the ground.

Incident Overview During a descent to runway 10 at New Delhi-Indira Gandhi Airport, the flight crew encountered poor visibility caused by thick fog and requested assistance from air traffic control. On short final approach, the crew did not recognize that the aircraft's altitude was insufficient. The aircraft subsequently struck a concrete water tank and power cables before crashing in the Pappankalan district, approximately 2.4 km short of the runway. The impact destroyed the aircraft and a nearby building. All 18 people on board were killed, and three people on the ground also died. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the crew was completing the final approach below the minimum safe altitude in reduced visibility due to thick fog.

Probable cause

The crew was completing the final approach below the minimum safe altitude in reduced visibility due to thick fog.
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Mar 1999 Antonov AN-32 accident near New Delhi-Indira Gandhi, India?

An aircraft crashed short of runway 10 at New Delhi-Indira Gandhi Airport after striking a water tank and power cables in thick fog, killing all 18 occupants and three people on the ground.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Mar 1999 Antonov AN-32 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 21 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Mar 1999 involved an Antonov AN-32, registration K2673, operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena, at New Delhi-Indira Gandhi, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew was completing the final approach below the minimum safe altitude in reduced visibility due to thick fog.

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