Mid-air collision involving two Indian Air Force C-47 aircraft

8 fatalities • Agra-Kheria (Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay), India • Flight

Two Indian Air Force transport planes collided in mid-air, resulting in the deaths of all nineteen people on board both aircraft.

What happened

A mid-air collision occurred between two military transport aircraft operated by the Indian Air Force. The incident involved an unidentified aircraft and a second C-47 carrying eleven crew members. Following the impact, both planes lost control and descended rapidly. The subsequent crash of both airframes resulted in 19 fatalities, accounting for every individual on board the two aircraft.

Findings

The specific details surrounding the collision remain undetermined, as the event took place under unknown circumstances. There is currently no information available regarding the flight phase or the exact location where the mid-air impact occurred.

Probable cause

The precise cause of the mid-air collision between the two Indian Air Force aircraft remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1955-06-25 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Agra-Kheria (Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay), India?

Two Indian Air Force transport planes collided in mid-air, resulting in the deaths of all nineteen people on board both aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 1955-06-25 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1955-06-25 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena, at Agra-Kheria (Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay), India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The precise cause of the mid-air collision between the two Indian Air Force aircraft remains unknown.

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