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Aircraft Crash Near Dhaka Airport During Thunderstorm (VT-CYM)

Dhaka, BangladeshLanding (descent or approach)

On July 9, 1958, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration VT-CYM) operated by Indian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Dhaka, Bangladesh during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control due to in-flight structural failure caused by atmospheric turbulences. 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 near Dhaka Airport after losing control in thunderstorm activity. All three crew members were killed. The official probable cause was loss of control due to in-flight structural failure caused by atmospheric turbulence.

Incident Overview During an approach to Dhaka Airport, weather conditions suddenly deteriorated. The aircraft encountered thunderstorm activity, after which the crew lost control of the airplane. The aircraft crashed a few kilometers from the airfield. All three crew members on board were killed. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as loss of control due to in-flight structural failure caused by atmospheric turbulence. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or exact location beyond the area near Dhaka Airport. ## Safety Context The incident involved a sudden weather deterioration during approach, with thunderstorm activity preceding the loss of control. The official findings attribute the structural failure to atmospheric turbulence, resulting in the loss of control and the fatal crash.

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What happened in the 9 Jul 1958 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Dhaka, Bangladesh?

An aircraft crashed near Dhaka Airport after losing control in thunderstorm activity. All three crew members were killed. The official probable cause was loss of control due to in-flight structural failure caused by atmospheric turbulence.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jul 1958 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 9 Jul 1958 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration VT-CYM, operated by Indian Airlines, at Dhaka, Bangladesh.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control due to in-flight structural failure caused by atmospheric turbulences.

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