Fatal aircraft impact in Nilgiri Hills following departure from Coimbatore

3 fatalities • Nilgiri Hills, India • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountain in the Nilgiri Hills shortly after departing Coimbatore Airport during heavy rainfall, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

Shortly after taking off from Coimbatore Airport, an aircraft encountered severe weather conditions characterized by intense rainfall. During this period of poor visibility and heavy rain, the plane collided with a mountain situated within the Nilgiri Hills region.

The wreckage of the aircraft was not located until four days after the initial disappearance. The impact resulted in three fatalities, with no survivors among the occupants. The crew was on board at the time of the collision.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in heavy rainfall and degraded weather conditions.
  • The aircraft struck terrain during the early stages of its flight following departure.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain while flying through heavy rain and poor weather conditions shortly after takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1957-09-01 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Nilgiri Hills, India?

An aircraft crashed into a mountain in the Nilgiri Hills shortly after departing Coimbatore Airport during heavy rainfall, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1957-09-01 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1957-09-01 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration HW524, operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena, at Nilgiri Hills, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain while flying through heavy rain and poor weather conditions shortly after takeoff.

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