2 fatalities

Night Training Sortie Crash Off Dabolim (IN-240)

Dabolim, IndiaFlight

On March 24, 2015, a Dornier DO228 (registration IN-240) operated by Indian Navy - Bharatiya Nau Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Dabolim, India in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the Indian Ocean during a night training flight from Dabolim-Hansa Naval Air Station. One pilot was rescued, while a second pilot and an observer were killed.

Incident Overview

An aviation accident occurred involving a twin-engine aircraft operating out of the Dabolim-Hansa Naval Air Station in the State of Goa. The incident took place during a night training sortie conducted on behalf of the 310th Naval Air Squadron.

Crash Details

While flying at night, the aircraft crashed into the Indian Ocean. The impact site was located approximately 45 kilometers southwest of Dabolim Airport. The specific registration and model of the aircraft were not detailed in the provided source material, but it is confirmed to be a twin-engine type.

Casualties and Rescue

The crash resulted in significant loss of life among the three occupants on board. A pilot was successfully rescued from the water. Tragically, the other two individuals aboard the aircraft did not survive the incident. These fatalities included a second pilot and an observer.