Fatal aircraft accident at Guwahati Airport

9 fatalities • Guwahati, India • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed during the initial climb phase following departure from Guwahati Airport, resulting in nine fatalities.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an aircraft departed from Guwahati Airport. Shortly after beginning its ascent, the plane experienced a catastrophic failure that led to a crash near the airfield. The accident occurred during the takeoff phase of the flight.

There were nine people on board at the time of the impact. The crash resulted in nine fatalities, with no survivors reported from the wreckage.

Findings

No specific technical causes or contributing factors were detailed in the initial report regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the actions of the crew during the climb.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-08-23 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Guwahati, India?

An aircraft crashed during the initial climb phase following departure from Guwahati Airport, resulting in nine fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-08-23 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-08-23 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration HJ235, operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena, at Guwahati, India.

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