FlightFinder
Check my flight
No fatalities

Aircraft Crash in Jakkur Lake Following Engine Failure (N888HB)

Bangalore-Jakkur, IndiaTakeoff (climb)

On July 16, 2005, a Cessna 340 (registration N888HB) operated by Agni Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Bangalore-Jakkur, India during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into Jakkur Lake shortly after takeoff from Bangalore-Jakkur Airport due to an engine failure. Both pilots were rescued, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Location Details An aircraft experienced an engine failure during its initial climb phase shortly after departing from runway 08 at Bangalore-Jakkur Airport. The loss of power caused the aircraft to stall, leading to a crash in the shallow waters of Jakkur Lake, located approximately one kilometer northeast of the aerodrome. The incident resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft, which was damaged beyond repair. Both pilots were successfully rescued from the water following the crash. The official investigation concluded that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure for unknown reasons.

Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Jul 2005 Cessna 340 accident near Bangalore-Jakkur, India?

An aircraft crashed into Jakkur Lake shortly after takeoff from Bangalore-Jakkur Airport due to an engine failure. Both pilots were rescued, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jul 2005 Cessna 340 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Jul 2005 involved a Cessna 340, registration N888HB, operated by Agni Aviation, at Bangalore-Jakkur, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure for unknown reasons.

More accident analyses