On June 29, 1969, a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Agra-Kheria (Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay), India during takeoff. 20 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control during its climb while flying through adverse 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 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.
What happened in the 29 Jun 1969 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 29 Jun 1969 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 29 Jun 1969 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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