2 fatalities

1968-05-11: De Havilland DHC-3 Otter — Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena — India, India

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On May 11, 1968, a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena was involved in an aviation accident near India, 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 1781238787Data APIEditorial standards

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.