Aircraft crash in Khasi Mountain Range

3 fatalities • Mairang, India • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountain slope near Mairang, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

What happened

While maintaining cruising altitude, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The plane entered a steep dive and struck a mountainside within the Khasi Mountain Range. The accident occurred near Mairang, situated approximately 60 km south of Guwahati.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were three fatalities among the crew members, with no survivors reported from the flight.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the structural integrity of the aircraft was compromised during flight. The port wing failed after being subjected to aerodynamic loads that exceeded its design limits, leading to an unplanned upward loading event.

Probable cause

The port wing suffered a structural failure due to encountering aerodynamic loads greater than its design specifications.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1953-04-14 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Mairang, India?

An aircraft crashed into a mountain slope near Mairang, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1953-04-14 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 1953-04-14 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration VT-AUJ, operated by Airways India, at Mairang, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The port wing suffered a structural failure due to encountering aerodynamic loads greater than its design specifications.

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