Aircraft crash during missed approach attempt

No fatalities • Agartala, India • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-11-12 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Agartala, India?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-11-12 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-11-12 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration VT-CLE, operated by Bharat Airways, at Agartala, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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