ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 220518
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| Date: | Saturday 28 February 1959 |
| Time: | evening |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47 (DC-3) |
| Owner/operator: | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Palam Airport -
 India
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Delhi/Palam |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Soon after take-off one engine developed trouble. During return forced landing carried out with engine on fire. Crew escaped unhurt when plane enveloped in flames and burnt several hours. Pilot F/O Das.
Sources:
The Indian Express 2 March 1959, p1
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Jan-2019 14:57 | TB | Added |
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