Fatal aircraft accident during test flight in India

2 fatalities • India, India • Flight

An unidentified aircraft crashed in India during a testing mission, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

During a scheduled test flight within India, an aircraft crashed under circumstances that remain undetermined. The incident occurred while the aircraft was engaged in flight testing procedures. The impact resulted in two fatalities, as both the pilot and the co-pilot were killed in the accident.

No specific information regarding the exact location of the crash or the precise timing of the event has been released. The wreckage was located in an area within India, but the specific flight phase at the moment of impact has not been officially documented in the available reports.

Findings

The exact cause of the crash is currently unknown, as the circumstances surrounding the loss of the aircraft have not yet been established by investigators. The investigation into the sequence of events leading to the crash is pending further details regarding the flight path and mechanical status prior to the impact.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1968-05-11 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident near India, India?

An unidentified aircraft crashed in India during a testing mission, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1968-05-11 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1968-05-11 involved a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter, operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena, at India, India.

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