2 fatalities

Aircraft Crash in Pratapgarh Field (VT-ART)

Pratapgarh, IndiaFlight

On April 8, 1946, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration VT-ART) operated by Indian National Airways - INA was involved in an aviation accident near Pratapgarh, India in flight. 2 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a field in Pratapgarh, resulting in the deaths of both crew members on board. The incident occurred during flight operations in that region.

What happened

The aircraft came down in a field situated in Pratapgarh. Upon impact, the airframe caught fire and was destroyed by the flames. Both individuals aboard the plane, who were serving as crew members, lost their lives in the accident. The source material does not provide specific details regarding the flight phase or the exact sequence of events leading up to the crash.

Findings

No specific contributing factors or investigative conclusions are detailed in the provided information. The record confirms that the crash resulted in two fatalities, with both crew members killed when the aircraft burned after striking the ground.