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Night Flight from Guwahati to Bagdogra Crashes in West Bengal (VT-ATT)

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On March 26, 1971, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration VT-ATT) operated by Jamair was involved in an aviation accident near Hasimara, India in flight. 15 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into 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.

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

An aircraft crashed in a mountainous area near Hasimara, West Bengal, after deviating from its prescribed track during a night flight from Guwahati to Bagdogra. All 15 occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Location Details During a night flight from Guwahati to Bagdogra, the aircraft deviated from its prescribed track for an unknown reason. The aircraft subsequently crashed in a mountainous area located near Hasimara, West Bengal. The wreckage was discovered six days after the incident. All 15 occupants on board were killed in the crash. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident.

Controlled flight into terrain

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Mar 1971 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Hasimara, India?

An aircraft crashed in a mountainous area near Hasimara, West Bengal, after deviating from its prescribed track during a night flight from Guwahati to Bagdogra. All 15 occupants were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Mar 1971 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 15 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Mar 1971 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration VT-ATT, operated by Jamair, at Hasimara, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Controlled flight into terrain

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