3 fatalities

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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data 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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Sept 1957 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Nilgiri Hills, India?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Sept 1957 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 1 Sept 1957 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration HW524, operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena, at Nilgiri Hills, India.