Fatal mountain collision near Sela Pass

8 fatalities • Sela Pass, India • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside in the Sela Pass region during inclement weather, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight through severe meteorological conditions, an aircraft impacted the side of a mountain situated within the Sela Pass area. The impact occurred while the plane was in the cruise phase of its journey. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

All eight people on board, including the crew and passengers, perished in the accident. There were no survivors recovered from the wreckage at the crash site.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating under bad weather conditions at the time of the impact.
  • The flight path intersected with mountainous terrain during the cruise portion of the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through adverse weather conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-09-21 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Sela Pass, India?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside in the Sela Pass region during inclement weather, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-09-21 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-09-21 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration VT-DGX, operated by Kalinga Airlines, at Sela Pass, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through adverse weather conditions.

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