On November 25, 1950, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration VT-COI) operated by Indamer Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Khitokha, Bhutan in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew did not take sufficient measures to maintain adequate separation from the terrain. 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.
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.
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