On March 31, 1980, a Beechcraft D18 (registration VT-CZX) operated by Falcon Air (India) was involved in an aviation accident near Nadbai, India in flight. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of situational awareness and navigation due to poor visibility during inclement weather led to the crash during an emergency landing attempt. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed on a railway road in Nadbai after the crew lost navigation during poor weather conditions, resulting in five fatalities.
What happened
While performing a flight from Udaipur to Jaipur, the aircraft encountered severe weather and degraded visibility. These environmental conditions caused the crew to lose their way during the transit.
In an effort to reach safety, the pilot initiated an emergency descent and attempted to land the plane. However, the aircraft struck a railway road situated in the Nadbai area. The impact of the crash resulted in the deaths of all five occupants on board.
Findings
The flight crew was unable to maintain navigation due to limited visibility caused by adverse weather.
The accident occurred during an attempted emergency landing sequence.
Probable cause
The loss of situational awareness and navigation due to poor visibility during inclement weather led to the crash during an emergency landing attempt.
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