On March 15, 1982, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration HW204) operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Yelahanka AFB (Bangalore), India during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of control occurred after the crew attempted to land the aircraft following an engine failure. 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.
An aircraft performing a training mission experienced a loss of control during its landing approach at Yelahanka Airbase following an engine failure.
What happened
During a scheduled local training operation at Yelahanka Airbase, the flight crew encountered a critical mechanical issue. While executing the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft attempted to touch down while operating on only a single engine. Following this attempt to land with reduced power, the pilot lost control of the aircraft.
Despite the loss of control during the arrival sequence, there were no fatalities and no injuries were reported among the crew members involved in the incident.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the loss of control was the decision or necessity to perform a landing maneuver while the aircraft was operating on only one engine.
Probable cause
The loss of control occurred after the crew attempted to land the aircraft following an engine failure.
What happened in the 15 Mar 1982 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Yelahanka AFB (Bangalore), India?
An aircraft performing a training mission experienced a loss of control during its landing approach at Yelahanka Airbase following an engine failure.
Were there any fatalities in the 15 Mar 1982 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 15 Mar 1982 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration HW204, operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena, at Yelahanka AFB (Bangalore), India.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The loss of control occurred after the crew attempted to land the aircraft following an engine failure.
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