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Crash of a Douglas C-47A-15-DK near Vehari: 21 killed

Date & Time: Nov 26, 1948 at 1115 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
AP-ACE
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Karachi – Lahore
MSN:
12775
YOM:
1944
Location:
Vehari
Punjab (پنجاب)
Country:
Pakistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
21
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft left Karachi at 0805LT bound for Lahore and climbed to the assigned altitude of 7,000 feet. While cruising in the region of Vehari, the aircraft went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed in a huge explosion, killing all 21 occupants.
Probable cause:
The omission of a sealing washer on the carburetor fuel filter of the port engine resulting in fuel leaking on to the ignition systems, culminating in a severe oil fire which finally involved the main port fuel tanks. Secondary causes were a generally low standard of maintenance due to lack of tools, spares, adequate lighting, hurried workmanship, and inexperience in lower staff grades. The crew carried out their duty in a disciplined manner and if disintegration had been delayed for a short while longer an emergency landing could have been made.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.63 Halifax VII in Mauripur

Date & Time: Sep 26, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Handley Page H.P.63 Halifax VII
Operator:
Registration:
PN256
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Mauripur AFB (Karachi)
Sindh (سنڌ سندھ)
Country:
Pakistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On landing in Mauripur, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and collided with a hut. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 691 Lancastrian XPP in Mauripur: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1948 at 0940 LT
Type of aircraft:
Avro 691 Lancastrian
Operator:
OnzeAir
Registration:
AP-ACM
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Chaklala – Mauripur
MSN:
37031
Location:
Mauripur AFB (Karachi)
Sindh (سنڌ سندھ)
Country:
Pakistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a cargo flight from Chaklala Airport in Islamabad, carrying a load of military goods. On final approach to Mauripur Airport, while at an altitude of 300 feet, the aircraft pitched up and down and then went into a nose down attitude. Out of control, it plunged into the earth and crashed in a near vertical angle near the runway 22 threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and all four crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Poor judgement on the part of the crew who led the aircraft stalling on final approach. The following factors were considered as contributory:
- the airplane was probably overloaded,
- the center of gravity was probably out of the enveloppe when control was lost,
- as the load was not properly secured, it probably shifted during the approach.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth in Karachi

Date & Time: May 28, 1948
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
Operator:
Karachi Aero Club
Registration:
AP-ABS
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
FM.46
Location:
Karachi
Sindh (سنڌ سندھ)
Country:
Pakistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing for unknown reason, injuring both occupants.

Crash of a Douglas C-48C-DO in Karachi: 23 killed

Date & Time: Dec 27, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-48 (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
VT-AUG
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Karachi – Bombay
MSN:
4175
YOM:
1941
Location:
Karachi
Sindh (سنڌ سندھ)
Country:
Pakistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
19
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
23
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff by night, while in initial climb, the aircraft banked right, stalled and crashed by a 30° nose down angle in Korangi Creek. All 23 occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, visibility was poor and weather conditions were considered as marginal.
Probable cause:
The loss of control was most likely caused by inadequate illumination of the flying instruments due to faults in the lighting system. The captain was seriously at fault in deciding to takeoff for a night flight in bad visibility after his instrument panel lighting had proved unserviceable, and before a thorough check be made.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 Dakota IV near Chitral: 11 killed

Date & Time: Oct 17, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
KN236
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
15659/27104
YOM:
1945
Location:
Chitral
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (خیبرپختونخوا)
Country:
Pakistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 10,000 feet in a valley, the aircraft hit the slope of a mountain and crashed. All 11 occupants were killed. It was reported that the aircraft was overloaded.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-20-DK Dakota IV in Pallandri

Date & Time: Jun 26, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
KP264
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
16818/33566
YOM:
1945
Location:
Pallandri
Azad Jammu & Kashmir (آزاد کشمیر)
Country:
Pakistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While looking for a suitable drop zone on a supply mission, the crew reduced his altitude when the aircraft hit tree tops and crashed in a wooded area. There were no casualties while the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of an Avro 685 York I in Mauripur AFB

Date & Time: May 23, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Avro 685 York
Operator:
Registration:
MW191
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Northolt – Mauripur
MSN:
MW191
YOM:
1945
Location:
Mauripur AFB (Karachi)
Sindh (سنڌ سندھ)
Country:
Pakistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On touchdown, an undercarriage collapsed. The aircraft skidded on its belly for several yards before coming to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It was reported that the approach configuration was wrong and the pilot landed hard, causing an undercarriage to fail.

Crash of an Avro 691 Lancastrian I in Mauripur AFB

Date & Time: May 17, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Avro 691 Lancastrian
Operator:
Registration:
G-AGMH
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Northolt – Mauripur
MSN:
1188
YOM:
1944
Location:
Mauripur AFB (Karachi)
Sindh (سنڌ سندھ)
Country:
Pakistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Landed hard in Mauripur AFB and was considered as damaged beyond repair. No casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DK Dakota III in Pindi Kut: 12 killed

Date & Time: Apr 30, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
FZ559
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
12094
YOM:
1943
Location:
Pindi Kut
Punjab (پنجاب)
Country:
Pakistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
Crashed in a mountainous area located near Pindi Kut, killing all 12 occupants.
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