No fatalities

1964-12-29: De Havilland DHC-3 Otter — Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena — Pasighat, India

Pasighat, IndiaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 29, 1964, a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Pasighat, India during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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A single-engine airplane crashed into the Brahmaputra River during its approach to Pasighat Airport, with the status of the crew currently unconfirmed.

What happened

During an approach to Pasighat Airport, a single-engine airplane went down in the Brahmaputra River. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined as the specific circumstances surrounding the descent are still under investigation.

At this time, there is no official confirmation regarding the condition of those on board. The fate of the crew has not been established following the aircraft's contact with the water.

Findings

The precise cause of the accident remains unknown, as the specific details regarding the flight path and the mechanical state of the aircraft prior to the crash have yet to be released by authorities.