No fatalities

Aircraft stall and crash following takeoff (VT-COK)

Bagdogra, IndiaTakeoff (climb)

On February 8, 1952, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration VT-COK) operated by Indian National Airways - INA was involved in an aviation accident near Bagdogra, India during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during the climb phase following takeoff. 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

An aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its initial climb phase, resulting in a crash and significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, an aircraft entered a climb immediately after departing from the runway. While gaining altitude, the aircraft encountered an aerodynamic stall. The subsequent impact with the ground resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.

Despite the severity of the crash, all three crew members involved in the operation were successfully rescued from the wreckage without reported fatalities.

Findings

  • The aircraft was in the climbing phase at the time of the incident.
  • An aerodynamic stall was the primary event leading to the loss of control and subsequent impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during the climb phase following takeoff.