VT-CJD — routes, history & safety record

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Safety history

April 5, 1950AccidentHull loss
Shortly after takeoff from Calcutta-Dum Dum Airport, while in initial climb, the crew informed ground that an engine failed and elected to return for an emergency landing. Shortly later, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field located in Hatiara, about 4 km south of the airfield.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) · 3 fatalities
The exact cause of the engine failure could not be determined with certainty. However, it was stated that the aircraft was overloaded at the time of the accident, which probably affected the engine's performances. Full accident record