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Aircraft Collision with Mountain in Nilgiri Hills (HW524)

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On September 1, 1957, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration HW524) operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Nilgiri Hills, India in flight. 3 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck a mountain in the Nilgiri Hills shortly after departing Coimbatore Airport in poor weather. The wreckage was found four days later, and all three occupants were killed.

Incident Overview A few minutes after departing from Coimbatore Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. During this period, the aircraft struck a mountain located in the Nilgiri Hills. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the accident. ## Weather and Discovery Heavy rain was reported at the time of the accident. The wreckage was located four days after the incident. All three occupants on board were killed. ## Investigation Details The provided source does not state a probable cause or additional technical findings. The account is limited to the departure, weather conditions, collision location, discovery timeline, and fatalities.

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