Narrative:
The DC-3 was being used to drop supplies in Assam. While making a steep turn the aircraft stalled and crashed in mountainous terrain.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 20 August 1957 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-53 (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Indamer |
| Registration: | VT-ARH |
| MSN: | 4851 |
| First flight: | 1942 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 8 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 8 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | within Assam ( India)
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| Phase: | Maneuvering (MNV) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
The DC-3 was being used to drop supplies in Assam. While making a steep turn the aircraft stalled and crashed in mountainous terrain.
Classification:
Loss of control
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