Emergency landing of aircraft following engine failure near Lucknow

No fatalities • Lucknow, India • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during its initial climb from Lucknow Airport, resulting in an emergency landing in a nearby field.

What happened

During the takeoff phase from Lucknow Airport, the aircraft encountered a mechanical issue involving the loss of power in one of its engines. As the plane was ascending, the crew responded to the malfunction by initiating an emergency descent toward a cleared area.

The flight crew successfully guided the aircraft type into an open field, where the vessel came to a stop. While the impact resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to extensive structural damage, there were no casualties reported among the passengers or crew. All eight occupants managed to exit the plane without injury.

Findings

Investigations into the incident identified that the primary factor leading to the emergency was an engine failure occurring immediately after the aircraft had departed the runway.

Probable cause

The engine ceased functioning properly during the climb following takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-02-03 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Lucknow, India?

An aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during its initial climb from Lucknow Airport, resulting in an emergency landing in a nearby field.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-02-03 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-02-03 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration HW516, operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena, at Lucknow, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine ceased functioning properly during the climb following takeoff.

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