Fatal crash during training flight at Dhaka Airport

5 fatalities • Dhaka, Bangladesh • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight ended in a fatal accident during its final approach to Dhaka Airport, resulting in the loss of all onboard personnel.

What happened

During a local training mission, an aircraft crashed while performing its final approach into Dhaka Airport. The flight was being conducted as part of a routine training program when the impact occurred. At the time of the accident, there were five fatalities among the crew members on board.

Findings

The specific reasons for the crash remain undetermined, as the aircraft went down under unknown circumstances. No official investigation results regarding mechanical failure or pilot error have been released to clarify the sequence of events leading to the impact during the approach phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1972-02-10 Douglas DC-3 accident near Dhaka, Bangladesh?

A training flight ended in a fatal accident during its final approach to Dhaka Airport, resulting in the loss of all onboard personnel.

Were there any fatalities in the 1972-02-10 Douglas DC-3 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1972-02-10 involved a Douglas DC-3, operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, at Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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