3 fatalities

Fatal maritime patrol aircraft accident at sea (IN131)

Cochin, IndiaFlight

On August 7, 1986, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration IN131) operated by Indian Navy - Bharatiya Nau Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Cochin, India in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 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 engaged in a maritime surveillance mission crashed into the ocean, resulting in the loss of all personnel on board.

What happened

During a scheduled maritime patrol mission, an aircraft disappeared after crashing into the sea. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined, as the incident occurred under unknown circumstances. Following the crash, it was confirmed that there were three fatalities among the crew members on board.

Findings

The specific reasons for the loss of the aircraft have not yet been established by investigators. At this time, no definitive information regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the environmental conditions at the time of the accident has been released to the public.