5 fatalities

2002-10-01: Ilyushin II-38 (IN302) — Indian Navy - Bharatiya Nau Sena — Dabolim, India

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On October 1, 2002, an Ilyushin II-38 (registration IN302) operated by Indian Navy - Bharatiya Nau Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Dabolim, India in flight. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Two Indian Navy Ilyushin II-38 aircraft, registrations IN302 and IN304, collided and crashed at Dabolim Airport during a formation demonstration, killing all 12 occupants and four people on the ground.

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.