What happened
During a flight operating between Srinagar and Udhampur, an aircraft impacted a mountain slope situated in the vicinity of the Banihal Pass. The incident occurred while the crew was navigating through adverse weather conditions. Following the impact, search and rescue operations were initiated to locate the wreckage and any survivors; however, these efforts were terminated several days later after no evidence of the plane or its passengers could be located.
The fate of the 13 individuals on board remained unknown for some time. It was not until May 1964 that mountaineers discovered debris from the crash in a remote and isolated region of the mountains.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the accident was the encounter with poor weather conditions during the flight phase.