No fatalities

Aircraft disappearance following departure from Alleypey

Alleypey, IndiaTakeoff (climb)

On January 12, 1983, a Britten-Norman Islander operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Alleypey, India during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the crash into the sea remains undetermined. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft operating for the 550th Squadron went missing after crashing into the ocean shortly after departing from Alleypey.

What happened

Following a takeoff from Alleypey, an aircraft disappeared after impacting the sea. The flight was being conducted on behalf of the 550th Squadron. At this stage of the flight, the aircraft had just transitioned into the initial climb phase before the impact occurred.

No information has been released regarding the specific circumstances leading to the crash, as the reasons for the descent into the water remain undetermined. There is currently no data available concerning the status of the crew members on board following the incident.

Findings

  • The exact cause of the accident remains unknown.
  • The aircraft's impact with the ocean occurred during the period immediately following takeoff.

Probable cause

The cause of the crash into the sea remains undetermined.