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1964 Srinagar–Udhampur Mountain Strike

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On February 18, 1964, an Ilyushin II-14 operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Banihal, India in flight. 13 people were killed. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft flying from Srinagar to Udhampur struck a mountain slope near Banihal Pass in poor weather. Search operations found no trace of the aircraft or its 13 occupants until mountaineers located debris in May 1964.

Incident Overview On a flight from Srinagar to Udhampur, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. During the flight, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located near the Banihal Pass. ## Search and Recovery Search and rescue operations were initiated after the accident. The operations were eventually suspended a few days later because no trace of the aircraft or its 13 occupants had been found. ## Debris Discovery In May 1964, mountaineers discovered debris in an isolated area. The source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, operator, exact date of the accident, or the cause of the accident.

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