Aircraft crash near Dubagunta following engine failure

22 fatalities • Dubagunta, India • Flight

An aircraft traveling from Tambaram to Hyderabad crashed near Dubagunta after the crew reported an engine malfunction during cruise flight.

What happened

While performing a scheduled flight from Tambaram to Hyderabad, the aircraft was operating at its cruising altitude when the pilot declared an emergency. The crew notified Air Traffic Control (ATC) regarding a mechanical issue involving the failure of one of the engines. Following this communication, the aircraft began an uncontrolled descent. The flight ended in a crash in the vicinity of Dubagunta.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced an engine failure during the cruise phase of flight.
  • The incident resulted in the deaths of all 22 occupants on board.
  • The descent following the engine malfunction was uncontrolled.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent following the failure of an engine during cruise flight.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-12-24 Hindustan Aeronautics HAL-748 accident near Dubagunta, India?

An aircraft traveling from Tambaram to Hyderabad crashed near Dubagunta after the crew reported an engine malfunction during cruise flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-12-24 Hindustan Aeronautics HAL-748 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 22 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-12-24 involved a Hindustan Aeronautics HAL-748, registration H1032, operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena, at Dubagunta, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent following the failure of an engine during cruise flight.

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