Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Loheshyphu: 9 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 16, 1962
Operator:
Registration:
VT-DFZ
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Jorhat - Jorhat
MSN:
4647
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The crew left Jorhat-Rowriah Airport on a cargo (supply) mission over State of Nagaland. En route, he encountered poor weather conditions and the airplane entered a narrow valley in low visibility. The pilot realized the situation and attempted a sharp turn to return when the airplane stalled, struck the ground and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and all nine occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control caused by the stall of the fully loaded aircraft while turning in a narrow valley. Poor judgment on part of the flying crew.
