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Runway excursion at Bangalore-Hindustan Airport involving twin-engine aircraft (VT-DKC)

Bangalore-Hindustan, IndiaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 11, 2006, an ATR72-200 (registration VT-DKC) operated by Air Deccan was involved in an aviation accident near Bangalore-Hindustan, India during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A heavy landing on the runway led to a loss of directional control and a subsequent runway excursion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

A relatively new twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway during a hard landing at Bangalore-Hindustan Airport, resulting in significant aircraft damage but no injuries.

What happened

During an arrival at Bangalore-Hindustan Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a heavy touchdown on runway 27. Following the initial contact with the runway surface, the aircraft lost directional control and veered off the paved surface. The aircraft eventually came to a stop after the excursion.

Despite the severity of the impact, all 44 occupants on board were able to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The incident occurred on a relatively new airframe that had been in service for only four months following its delivery.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
  • The primary sequence of events was initiated by a hard landing upon touchdown on runway 27.

Probable cause

A heavy landing on the runway led to a loss of directional control and a subsequent runway excursion.

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