What happened
During a recent flight departing from Barrackpore Airport, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic event during its initial climb. While the plane was ascending, an explosion occurred on board, leading to the subsequent crash into the Hooghly River.
There were 22 fatalities recorded in the accident, as all individuals on board perished when the aircraft struck the water. The incident took place during the climb phase of the flight, immediately following takeoff from the airfield.
Findings
The investigation indicates that the aircraft underwent an in-flight explosion while transitioning from takeoff to its climbing altitude.