Training flight accident involving loss of control

No fatalities • Wular Lake, India • Flight

A training flight ended in an accident when a pilot lost control of the aircraft, resulting in a crash into a lake.

What happened

During a local training mission, an incident occurred involving the loss of control of the aircraft. While the flight was in progress, the captain transferred control of the airplane to the co-pilot. Shortly after this handover, the aircraft departed from its intended flight path and impacted a lake.

As a result of the impact, the aircraft submerged and was subsequently destroyed. The incident resulted in two injuries among the crew members on board. There were no fatalities reported during the event.

Findings

  • The accident occurred while the aircraft was under the control of the co-pilot.
  • Loss of control during the transfer of flight controls led to the impact with the water.

Probable cause

The pilot in command transferred control to the co-pilot, who then failed to maintain control of the aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-08-27 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Wular Lake, India?

A training flight ended in an accident when a pilot lost control of the aircraft, resulting in a crash into a lake.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-08-27 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 1951-08-27 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration HJ913, operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena, at Wular Lake, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot in command transferred control to the co-pilot, who then failed to maintain control of the aircraft.

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