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Ground Strike During Takeoff at Jaipur-Sanganeer Airport (VT-CJH)

Jaipur, IndiaTakeoff (climb)

On February 18, 1969, a Douglas DC-3 (registration VT-CJH) operated by Indian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Jaipur, India during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was overloaded. The total weight of the aircraft was above the MTOW and the CofG was out of envelope. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

During takeoff roll, the aircraft deviated left. The captain expedited rotation; at liftoff, the left wing struck the ground. The aircraft crashed and came to rest in the grassy area. All 30 occupants escaped uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Event Description

During the takeoff roll at Jaipur-Sanganeer Airport, the airplane was continuously deviating from the centerline to the left. The captain decided to expedite the rotation. At liftoff, the airplane banked left, causing the left wing to strike the ground. The aircraft then crashed and came to rest in the grassy area.

Occupant Status

All 30 occupants escaped uninjured.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Probable Cause

The official findings reported that the aircraft was overloaded. The total weight of the aircraft was above the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) and the center of gravity (CofG) was out of envelope.

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