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Crash of a Hindustan Aeronautics HAL-748-219-2 at Arakkoram-Rajali NAS: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jan 11, 1999 at 1545 LT
Operator:
Registration:
H2175
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Arakkoram – Tambaram
MSN:
569
YOM:
1978
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Arakkonam-Rajali NAS, en route to Tambaram AFB, the pilot contacted ATC and declared an emergency and reported major technical problems. He was cleared to return for an emergency landing. On final approach, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a wooded area located 2,5 km short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all eight occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the crew lost control of the aircraft following the separation of the dome located on the top of the fuselage that was recovered about 500 metres from the main wreckage.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-35-DK Dakota C.4 in Arakkonam NAS

Date & Time: Oct 24, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
KN768
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
16638/33386
YOM:
1945
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft deviated to the right, veered off runway to the right, lost its landing gear and came to rest in flames into a ditch. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.