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Aircraft crash during missed approach attempt (VT-CLE)

Agartala, IndiaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 12, 1952, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration VT-CLE) operated by Bharat Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Agartala, India during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall and struck the ground after power was increased during a go-around following a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 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

A flight crew sustained injuries after an aircraft stalled and struck the ground during a go-around maneuver following a bounced landing.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a bounce upon contact with the runway. In response to this instability, the pilot-in-command initiated a go-around procedure. As the crew applied increased engine power to climb, the left wing entered a stall condition.

This loss of lift caused the aircraft to descend uncontrollably and impact the ground. The accident resulted in three injuries among the crew members on board.

Findings

  • The sequence of events began with an unstable landing characterized by a bounce.
  • The application of power during the transition to a climb led to a wing stall.
  • The subsequent loss of control resulted in the ground impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall and struck the ground after power was increased during a go-around following a bounced landing.

Related events

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