4 fatalities

Fatal aircraft crash during supply mission in Arunachal Pradesh (HJ245)

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On May 7, 1962, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration HJ245) operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena was involved in an aviation accident near India, India in flight. 4 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 crashed under unidentified circumstances in Arunachal Pradesh while performing a logistics mission for the 49th Squadron, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a scheduled supply operation conducted on behalf of the 49th Squadron, an aircraft went down in the region of Arunachal Pradesh. The exact nature of the incident remains undetermined as the specific circumstances surrounding the crash have not been established.

At the time of the accident, the aircraft was engaged in a mission to transport supplies. The impact resulted in the deaths of all four crew members on board. No other injuries were reported among the personnel involved in the flight.

Findings

The specific cause of the crash is currently unknown, as the incident occurred under unidentified circumstances. Investigations have not yet provided a definitive explanation for why the aircraft failed to complete its mission.