On October 19, 1956, a Douglas DC-3 (registration VT-DGK) operated by Indian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Agartala, India during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Decision of the crew to attempt an approach and landing in below minima weather conditions. 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.
An aircraft crashed and burned while attempting a third landing in below-minima weather at Agartala Airport, killing all three crew members.
Accident
On approach to Agartala Airport, the flight crew encountered poor weather conditions. The pilot-in-command initiated a go-around from the first landing attempt. A second attempt was also abandoned minutes later. Despite weather conditions being below minima, the crew commenced a third approach. On final approach, unable to locate the runway, the pilot-in-command decided to perform another go-around. During this maneuver, the aircraft struck trees and crashed in flames a few kilometers short of the runway. Impact forces and a post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft. All three crew members were killed.
Probable Cause
Official investigation findings attributed the accident to the crew's decision to attempt an approach and landing in below-minima weather conditions.
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