Incident
On a flight from Calcutta-Dum Dum Airport to the State of Assam, a cargo aircraft carrying iron and steel goods experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff during initial climb. The crew informed ground personnel of the failure and elected to return for an emergency landing. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field in Hatiara, approximately 4 kilometers south of the airfield. The aircraft was partially destroyed. The crew consisted of Captain Wallace (pilot), Mr. Pandalay (copilot), and Mr. Kamath (radio operator); all three were killed.
Investigation
Investigators examined the wreckage and operational records. The exact cause of the engine failure could not be determined with certainty. However, it was noted that the aircraft was overloaded at the time of the accident, which likely affected engine performance.
Probable Cause
According to official findings, the exact cause of the engine failure could not be determined. The aircraft was overloaded, and this condition probably affected the engine's performance, contributing to the accident sequence.