Incident Overview
On an unspecified date, two Indian Navy Ilyushin II-38 aircraft were engaged in a demonstration flight at Dabolim Airport, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 315th Squadron based at Dabolim. While approaching the airfield in formation at a height of about 100 metres, both aircraft, registered IN302 and IN304, collided and crashed.
Casualties and Damage
All 12 occupants were killed: five on board IN302 and seven on board IN304. Additionally, four people on the ground lost their lives. The aircraft were destroyed in the crash.
Aircraft and Context
The aircraft involved were Ilyushin II-38 maritime patrol aircraft operated by the Indian Navy. The demonstration flight was part of a celebration for the 315th Squadron's 25th anniversary. No further details about the flight or circumstances were provided in the source material.