Emergency landing of supply aircraft on snowy mountain slope

No fatalities • Rimkhim Post, India • Flight

A supply mission aircraft performed an emergency crash landing on a mountain slope at 5,100 meters after encountering terrain during its approach.

What happened

During a scheduled supply mission, the pilot was maneuvering toward a designated drop zone when they identified an approaching mountain directly in the flight path. In an effort to avoid the obstacle, the pilot decreased engine power to facilitate an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently struck the slope of a snow-covered mountain at an altitude of 5,100 meters.

The force of the impact caused a fuel tank to rupture, leading to a post-crash fire that consumed the wreckage. Despite the destruction of the plane, there were zero fatalities among the occupants. All five crew members survived the incident without injury.

Probable cause

The pilot attempted an emergency landing on a mountain slope after encountering unexpected terrain during the approach to a drop zone.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1961-05-01 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Rimkhim Post, India?

A supply mission aircraft performed an emergency crash landing on a mountain slope at 5,100 meters after encountering terrain during its approach.

Were there any fatalities in the 1961-05-01 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 1961-05-01 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena, at Rimkhim Post, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot attempted an emergency landing on a mountain slope after encountering unexpected terrain during the approach to a drop zone.

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