Aircraft stall and crash following takeoff

No fatalities • Calcutta-Dum Dum, India • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft stalled and caught fire shortly after departing, resulting in injuries to all crew members on board.

What happened

Shortly after the period of liftoff, the aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend rapidly and impact the ground, subsequently erupting into flames. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

There were three injuries reported among the crew members present during the flight. No fatalities were recorded in the accident.

Findings

Investigations into the incident indicated that the rotation process was finished before it should have been. Because the aircraft's airspeed remained insufficient during this phase, the plane entered a stall condition.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled because the pilot completed the rotation prematurely while maintaining an inadequate airspeed.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1961-08-26 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Calcutta-Dum Dum, India?

An aircraft stalled and caught fire shortly after departing, resulting in injuries to all crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1961-08-26 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1961-08-26 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration VT-AXA, operated by Indian Airlines, at Calcutta-Dum Dum, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft stalled because the pilot completed the rotation prematurely while maintaining an inadequate airspeed.

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