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Aircraft Crash at Tezpur-Salonibari Airport (VT-CGN)

Tezpur, IndiaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 21, 1956, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration VT-CGN) operated by Indian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Tezpur, India during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew who failed to perform the flare according to procedures. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed after bouncing on touchdown at Tezpur-Salonibari Airport, killing both pilots and injuring all other occupants. The probable cause was a wrong approach configuration and failure to perform the flare.

Incident Overview and Outcome During its landing at Tezpur-Salonibari Airport, the aircraft experienced multiple bounces upon initial touchdown. This sequence of events resulted in the right wing making contact with the runway surface. Following the wing strike, the aircraft lost control, veered off the runway, and crashed. The accident resulted in the deaths of both pilots, while all other occupants sustained injuries. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Official Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a wrong approach configuration on the part of the crew. Specifically, the crew failed to perform the flare according to established procedures.

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What happened in the 21 Mar 1956 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Tezpur, India?

An aircraft crashed after bouncing on touchdown at Tezpur-Salonibari Airport, killing both pilots and injuring all other occupants. The probable cause was a wrong approach configuration and failure to perform the flare.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Mar 1956 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Mar 1956 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration VT-CGN, operated by Indian Airlines, at Tezpur, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew who failed to perform the flare according to procedures.

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