2 fatalities

Aircraft Crash on Short Final Approach (E5450)

Risalpur AFB, PakistanLanding (descent or approach)

On January 6, 1922, a De Havilland DH.10 Amiens (registration E5450) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Risalpur AFB, Pakistan during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft impacted the ground while executing a turn on short final approach, resulting in the deaths of two crew members and serious injuries to a third.

What happened

The incident occurred during the short final phase of flight. While attempting to execute a turn, the aircraft lost control or descended below safe altitude limits, leading to an impact with the terrain. The crash resulted in significant casualties among the flight deck personnel.

Two members of the crew were killed in the accident, while a third individual sustained serious injuries. The specific identities of the victims are not listed here in accordance with privacy guidelines for private individuals, but the records indicate that two First Officers and one Leading Aircraftman were part of the crew complement at the time of the event.