2 fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crash near Jodhpur (G-AKLA)

Jodhpur, IndiaFlight

On June 15, 1954, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration G-AKLA) operated by Aeroservices was involved in an aviation accident near Jodhpur, India in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed approximately 60 km east of Jodhpur shortly after departing from Jodhpur Airport, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Jodhpur Airport, a twin-engine aircraft went down in an area located roughly 60 km east of the city. The flight was being operated to transport the plane to Hanoi at the time of the accident. The crash occurred during the initial stages of flight, only minutes after the takeoff sequence had been completed.

There were two fatalities recorded in the incident, as both members of the flight crew lost their lives. The exact circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact remain unidentified.

Findings

The specific reasons for the aircraft's crash into the ground are currently unknown, as the event occurred under unknown circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Jun 1954 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident near Jodhpur, India?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed approximately 60 km east of Jodhpur shortly after departing from Jodhpur Airport, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jun 1954 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Jun 1954 involved a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, registration G-AKLA, operated by Aeroservices, at Jodhpur, India.