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Fatal aircraft impact near Katagaru, Karnataka (VT-CFK)

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On December 13, 1950, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration VT-CFK) operated by Air India was involved in an aviation accident near Katagaru, India in flight. 27 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck terrain while flying in low-visibility conditions. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside in the state of Karnataka during low-visibility conditions, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight through an area characterized by poor visibility, the aircraft struck the side of a mountain situated in the vicinity of Katagaru, located within the State of Karnataka. The force of the collision with the terrain was severe enough to result in the total destruction of the airframe.

There were 27 fatalities recorded following the accident, as all individuals on board perished during the impact.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in conditions of low visibility at the time of the accident.
  • The primary factor leading to the crash was the impact with a mountain slope.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain while flying in low-visibility conditions.

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