Aircraft excursion during landing at Nagpur

No fatalities • Nagpur, India • Landing (descent or approach)

A positioning flight ended in an aircraft excursion after encountering severe weather conditions upon arrival at Nagpur.

What happened

During a repositioning flight destined for Nagpur, the crew encountered adverse meteorological conditions as they approached their destination. Following the touchdown on the runway, the aircraft lost directional control and drifted off the paved surface. During the excursion, the plane collided with various obstacles before coming to a final stop.

There were no injuries reported among the three crew members involved in the incident. However, the impact resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage sustained during the event.

Findings

Investigations into the incident determined that the primary factor was a sudden and strong crosswind gust occurring amidst heavy rainfall during the landing phase.

Probable cause

A powerful crosswind gust accompanied by heavy rain caused the aircraft to veer off the runway during touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1966-04-25 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Nagpur, India?

A positioning flight ended in an aircraft excursion after encountering severe weather conditions upon arrival at Nagpur.

Were there any fatalities in the 1966-04-25 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 1966-04-25 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration VT-DDR, operated by Indian Airlines, at Nagpur, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A powerful crosswind gust accompanied by heavy rain caused the aircraft to veer off the runway during touchdown.

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