No fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Overturns on Landing (VT-AHB)

Kanpur, IndiaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 30, 1945, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration VT-AHB) operated by Indian National Airways - INA was involved in an aviation accident near Kanpur, India during landing or approach. 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft overturned upon touchdown, resulting in significant structural damage. All six occupants on board escaped without injury.

What happened

During the landing phase of flight, a twin-engine aircraft experienced an incident immediately after making contact with the ground. Upon touchdown, the airframe lost stability and overturned, eventually coming to rest in an inverted position. The impact caused severe structural compromise to the fuselage and wings.

Despite the dramatic nature of the accident and the fact that the airframe was rendered unusable, the outcome for the human occupants was positive. All six individuals on board were assessed as uninjured following the event. The aircraft sustained damage that exceeded repair thresholds, leading to its total loss.