Aircraft and Operator
The aircraft involved was a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air, registration VT-EOA, operated by the Border Security Force (BSF).
Flight Details
On 27 August 1992, the aircraft was engaged in local flying, performing circuits and landings at IGI Airport, Delhi. Two persons were on board, including the commander and a copilot. After completing two circuits and landings, the commander requested a full stop landing. However, after landing, the commander asked air traffic control (ATC) for permission to perform one more circuit. ATC consented and instructed the commander to line up on runway 28 for takeoff. At this point, the copilot disembarked, leaving the pilot as the sole occupant.
Accident Sequence
The aircraft took off without ATC clearance and turned left to enter the circuit. Subsequently, it was observed descending in a nose-down attitude and impacting the ground. Upon impact, the aircraft caught fire and was destroyed. The pilot, who was the only person on board, received fatal injuries.
Investigation and Probable Cause
The official investigation could not confirm the exact cause of the accident. However, based on evidence, the probability of a deliberate attempt to crash the aircraft by the late Captain Dhaliwal could not be ruled out. Additionally, the possibility of incapacitation of Captain Dhaliwal during the last circuit was also not ruled out.