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Aircraft Emergency Landing in Open Field After Engine Failure Near Lucknow (HW516)

Lucknow, IndiaTakeoff (climb)

On February 3, 1952, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration HW516) operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Lucknow, India during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure shortly after liftoff. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Lucknow Airport. The crew made an emergency landing in an open field, and all eight occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Immediate Response An aircraft encountered an engine failure while climbing shortly after takeoff from Lucknow Airport. In response to the malfunction, the flight crew elected to make an emergency landing in an open field. The airplane came to rest in the field, and all eight occupants evacuated safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as an engine failure shortly after liftoff. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or exact location beyond Lucknow Airport and an open field.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Feb 1952 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Lucknow, India?

An aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Lucknow Airport. The crew made an emergency landing in an open field, and all eight occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Feb 1952 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 3 Feb 1952 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?

Engine failure shortly after liftoff.

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