13 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Jamshedpur (AP-AAZ)

Jamshedpur, IndiaFlight

On October 22, 1952, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration AP-AAZ) operated by Orient Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Jamshedpur, India in flight. 13 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew lost control of the aircraft while attempting an emergency landing following technical malfunctions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a field in Jamshedpur during an emergency landing attempt following mechanical issues, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight near Jamshedpur, the aircraft encountered significant technical difficulties. In an attempt to address these malfunctions, the crew initiated an emergency descent to land the plane safely. However, during this maneuver, the pilots were unable to maintain control of the aircraft. The plane subsequently impacted a field in the Jamshedpur region.

All 13 people on board the aircraft perished in the crash. There were no survivors reported from the wreckage.

Findings

Preliminary details indicate that the sequence of events was initiated by mechanical failures occurring while the aircraft was airborne. The loss of control during the emergency approach led directly to the impact in the field.

Probable cause

The crew lost control of the aircraft while attempting an emergency landing following technical malfunctions.