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Three Crew Members Killed in Test Flight Crash Near Safdarjung Airport (VT-ATU)

New Delhi-Safdarjung, IndiaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 25, 1954, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration VT-ATU) operated by Indian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near New Delhi-Safdarjung, India during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A local test flight from New Delhi-Safdarjung Airport, part of the investigation into the C-47 crash at Nagpur, crashed on approach, killing all three crew members. No ground injuries.

Background

This accident occurred during a local test flight from New Delhi-Safdarjung Airport. The flight was part of the official investigations conducted by the Indian Civil Aviation Authorities following the crash of a C-47 at Nagpur on 12 December 1953.

Accident Details

On approach to Safdarjung Airport, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in the district of Jammu Bridge, near the airfield. The aircraft was on a test flight that was intended to support the investigation into the earlier C-47 accident. The crew was returning to Safdarjung Airport when the loss of control occurred. The crash site was located in the Jammu Bridge area, which is close to the airport.

Casualties and Injuries

All three crew members were killed in the crash. No injuries were reported among people on the ground.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Feb 1954 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near New Delhi-Safdarjung, India?

A local test flight from New Delhi-Safdarjung Airport, part of the investigation into the C-47 crash at Nagpur, crashed on approach, killing all three crew members. No ground injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Feb 1954 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 25 Feb 1954 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration VT-ATU, operated by Indian Airlines, at New Delhi-Safdarjung, India.

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