Aircraft crash during approach to Panagarh

No fatalities • Panagarh, India • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained heavy damage after crashing in a field approximately 5 km from the runway during its final approach to Panagarh.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight into Panagarh, the aircraft impacted the ground in an open field. The crash site was situated roughly 5 km before reaching the runway threshold.

As a result of the impact, two injuries were reported among the crew members. Both the pilot and the co-pilot sustained injuries during the event. The aircraft itself was deemed a total loss following the accident.

Findings

There are currently no specific details regarding the underlying reason for the descent into the field, though the impact occurred while the flight was attempting to land at the destination airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1957-09-20 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Panagarh, India?

An aircraft sustained heavy damage after crashing in a field approximately 5 km from the runway during its final approach to Panagarh.

Were there any fatalities in the 1957-09-20 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1957-09-20 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration PP-LEI, operated by Western Hemisphere Import & Export Company, at Panagarh, India.

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