1 fatality

Dual-Engine Power Loss During Climb from Barrackpore Airfield

Barrackpore, IndiaTakeoff (climb)

On October 12, 1961, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Barrackpore, India during takeoff. One person was 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 lost power in both engines shortly after takeoff from Barrackpore Airfield. The captain maintained control until a stall, and the plane crashed in a nearby field, killing the captain and seriously injuring three crew members.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath An aircraft departed Barrackpore Airfield and experienced a simultaneous loss of power in both engines while climbing. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event. ## Flight Path and Crash Location Because several houses were present near the aircraft's position, the captain was able to maintain control until the airplane stalled. The aircraft ultimately crashed in a field located a few kilometers from the airport. ## Casualties The accident resulted in one fatality and three serious injuries. The captain was killed, and three crew members were seriously injured.