No fatalities

Aircraft Crash During Takeoff Results in Four Injuries (VT-AFB)

Lahore, PakistanTakeoff (climb)

On February 19, 1937, a De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth (registration VT-AFB) operated by Indian National Airways - INA was involved in an aviation accident near Lahore, Pakistan during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed during its initial climb after takeoff, resulting in total loss of the airframe. All four people on board sustained injuries in the incident.

What happened

The accident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight. The aircraft departed the runway but subsequently impacted the ground shortly after becoming airborne. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash was not detailed in the available records, and the reasons for the deviation from a normal climb profile remain unexplained.

Upon impact, the airframe sustained severe structural damage, resulting in the total destruction of the aircraft. Emergency services responded to the scene, where it was confirmed that all four occupants on board were rescued or recovered with injuries. There were no fatalities reported in this incident, but the severity of the crash meant that every person aboard required medical attention.

Findings

Due to the limited information provided, specific contributing factors or technical failures could not be identified. The investigation into why the aircraft crashed immediately after leaving the ground did not yield a definitive conclusion regarding mechanical malfunction, pilot error, or environmental conditions. The primary outcome remains that the airframe was destroyed and all four individuals on board were injured.