Kalinga Airlines

Landing (descent or approach)

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VT-CMD

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Yes

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MSN:

12491

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1944

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On final approach to Along Airport, during the last segment, the copilot-in-command failed to realize that his altitude was insufficient. The airplane struck a fence, stalled and crashed in flames short of runway threshold. All seven occupants were rescued while the aircraft was partially destroyed by fire.

Probable cause:

The accident is attributed to the copilot's failure to effect a safe landing. The captain was not authorized to permit a landing by the copilot.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Calcutta

Date & Time: Apr 2, 1964

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Registration:

VT-COU

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Yes

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MSN:

13570

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1944

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On final approach to Calcutta-Dum Dum Airport, the right engine stopped. The copilot-in-command lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed short of runway threshold. Both occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The accident is attributed to the pilot's action in simulating failure of the starboard engine during the final approach by feathering the propeller without the prior knowledge of the copilot who was handling the aircraft. The copilot was unable to control the aircraft which stalled and crashed. The captain was not authorized to check the capability of the copilot.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DK near Sela Pass: 8 killed

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1962

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Registration:

VT-DGX

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Mountains

MSN:

12142

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1943

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While cruising in bad weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of the Sela Pass. The aircraft was destroyed and all eight occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Loheshyphu: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jul 16, 1962

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Registration:

VT-DFZ

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Flight

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Mountains

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Jorhat - Jorhat

MSN:

4647

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1942

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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.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-30-DL near Saku: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1959 at 1030 LT

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Registration:

VT-DGP

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Mountains

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Mohanbari – Along

MSN:

9549

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1943

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Eleven minutes after he departed Mohanbari-Dibrugarh Airport, the pilot reported his position to ATC. Shortly later, the airplane struck a mountain and crashed near Saku. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all six occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The accident was attributed to an error of navigation on the part of the pilot. He entered a wrong valley and without proper assessment of the performance of his fully-loaded aircraft in the space available attempted to make a steep insufficient to effect a recovery from the stall.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Simara: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1955

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Registration:

VT-AZX

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Survivors:

Yes

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MSN:

13285

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1944

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During the takeoff run, the captain saw a man crossing the runway and decided to liftoff asap. He pulled on the control column and the aircraft rotated quickly. Unfortunately, the aircraft's speed was too low and it stalled before crashing few dozen yards farther. Two crewmen were killed while a third one was seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Premature liftoff on part of the pilot-in-command.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Agartala: 4 killed

Date & Time: Apr 10, 1952

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Registration:

VT-DFN

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MSN:

13628

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1944

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On final approach to Agartala Airport, an engine failed. The pilot-in-command elected to make an emergency landing when the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field located few hundred yards short of runway. All four crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-30-DK Dakota III in Calcutta: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1951

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Operator:

Registration:

VT-COA

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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