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Aircraft Crashes Short of Runway During Severe Weather Approach (9N-AAR)

New Delhi-Palam, IndiaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 25, 1970, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration 9N-AAR) operated by Royal Nepal Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near New Delhi-Palam, India during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control caused by downdrafts, turbulences and probable windshear on final approach. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed 3 km short of runway 28 at Palam Airport in New Delhi after losing control during final approach in storm activity, turbulence, rain, and wind shear. One passenger was killed and 22 others injured; the aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Overview

An aircraft on approach to Palam Airport in New Delhi crashed approximately 3 kilometers short of runway 28 after the pilot-in-command lost control. The accident occurred during the final approach phase.

Weather Conditions

The crew encountered very bad weather conditions, including storm activity, turbulence, rain, and wind shear. The aircraft was caught by downdrafts, leading to loss of control.

Casualties and Damage

One passenger was killed, and 22 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable Cause

According to official findings, the probable cause was loss of control caused by downdrafts, turbulence, and probable wind shear on final approach.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jan 1970 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near New Delhi-Palam, India?

An aircraft crashed 3 km short of runway 28 at Palam Airport in New Delhi after losing control during final approach in storm activity, turbulence, rain, and wind shear. One passenger was killed and 22 others injured; the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jan 1970 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jan 1970 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration 9N-AAR, operated by Royal Nepal Airlines, at New Delhi-Palam, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control caused by downdrafts, turbulences and probable windshear on final approach.

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