Fatal aircraft accident near Burhere, India

20 fatalities • Agra-Kheria (Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay), India • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed into a field near Burhere during its initial climb following departure from Agra Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

Following its departure from Agra Airport, the aircraft entered a climb phase under challenging meteorological conditions. During this ascent, the plane became unstable and lost control of its flight path. The descent ended when the aircraft struck a field situated in Burhere, approximately 27 kilometers away from the departure airfield.

There were 20 fatalities recorded as a result of the impact. No survivors were found at the crash site.

Findings

  • The accident occurred during the climb phase of flight.
  • The aircraft was operating in poor weather conditions at the time of the loss of control.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control during its climb while flying through adverse weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1969-06-29 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident near Agra-Kheria (Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay), India?

An aircraft crashed into a field near Burhere during its initial climb following departure from Agra Airport, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1969-06-29 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 20 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1969-06-29 involved a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena, at Agra-Kheria (Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay), India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost control during its climb while flying through adverse weather conditions.

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