2 fatalities

Fatal aircraft crash during supply mission

Shimla, IndiaFlight

On December 26, 1961, a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Shimla, 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft operated by the 41st Squadron crashed under unknown circumstances while performing a supply mission, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

During the execution of a scheduled supply mission, an aircraft belonging to the 41st Squadron crashed. The exact sequence of events leading up to the impact remains undetermined due to the lack of available data regarding the crash circumstances.

There were no survivors of the accident. The crew, consisting of two pilots, both lost their lives in the event.

Findings

The specific reasons for the loss of the aircraft are currently unknown. No official determination has been made regarding the mechanical or operational failures that led to the crash during the mission.