Fatal cargo aircraft crash involving three crew members

3 fatalities • Khitokha, Bhutan • Flight

A cargo flight ended in a fatal accident after an aircraft struck a hillside, resulting in no survivors among the crew.

What happened

A cargo operation resulted in a fatal aviation accident when the aircraft impacted a hill during its flight. The impact occurred while the plane was engaged in a cargo mission, leading to the destruction of the aircraft. There were three fatalities recorded among the crew members on board at the time of the crash.

Findings

Investigations into the accident concluded that the primary reason for the collision was related to terrain clearance. The official findings indicate that the crew failed to implement necessary actions to ensure the aircraft maintained a safe altitude and distance from the ground during the flight.

Probable cause

The crew did not take sufficient measures to maintain adequate separation from the terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-11-25 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Khitokha, Bhutan?

A cargo flight ended in a fatal accident after an aircraft struck a hillside, resulting in no survivors among the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-11-25 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1950-11-25 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration VT-COI, operated by Indamer Airways, at Khitokha, Bhutan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew did not take sufficient measures to maintain adequate separation from the terrain.

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