Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DK near Lowari Pass: 22 killed

Date & Time: Mar 26, 1965
Operator:
Registration:
AP-AAH
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Peshawar – Chitral
MSN:
12089
YOM:
1943
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
22
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
22
Circumstances:
While cruising in marginal weather conditions at an altitude of 9,000 feet, the airplane struck a mountain located near the Lowari Pass. Four passengers were seriously injured while 22 other occupants were killed.