1 fatality

Training aircraft accident at Yellahanka Air Force Base

Yelahanka AFB (Bangalore), IndiaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 1, 1967, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Yelahanka AFB (Bangalore), India during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft bounced repeatedly upon landing, leading to a loss of control and a runway excursion. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight ended in a runway excursion and subsequent fire at Yellahanka AFB, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

During a routine local training mission conducted at Yellahanka Air Force Base, an aircraft experienced a loss of control following its landing. As the plane made contact with the runway, it underwent several consecutive bounces. This instability caused the aircraft to veer away from the designated runway path.

The excursion ended when the plane left the paved surface and came to a stop while engulfed in flames. The accident resulted in one fatality among the crew members, while the remaining two individuals sustained injuries during the event.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced multiple bounces immediately after touchdown.
  • The loss of directional control led to the runway excursion and subsequent fire.

Probable cause

The aircraft bounced repeatedly upon landing, leading to a loss of control and a runway excursion.