On August 20, 1957, a Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3) (registration VT-ARH) operated by Indamer Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Assam State, India in flight. 8 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during a sharp, low-altitude turn. 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.
An aircraft crashed while performing a maneuver during a cargo delivery mission over Assam, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During a logistics operation conducted over the Assam region, an aircraft was transporting a variety of supplies intended for aerial delivery. While the crew was executing a sharp turn at a low altitude, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. This maneuver led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the plane to impact the ground.
There were eight fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft during the accident. No injuries were reported as all individuals on board perished in the crash.
Findings
Investigations into the incident indicate that the primary factor leading to the accident was the aerodynamic stall that occurred while the pilot was performing a high-angle turn at low altitude.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during a sharp, low-altitude turn.
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