Narrative:
Stalled and undershot the runway at Calcutta-Dum Dum Airport (CCU).
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 co-pilot, who was handling the aircraft. The co-pilot was unable to control the aircraft which stalled and crashed. The captain was not authorised to check the capability of the co-pilot."
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Thursday 2 April 1964 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Kalinga Airlines |
| Registration: | VT-COU |
| MSN: | 13570 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Calcutta-Dum Dum Airport (CCU) ( India)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Calcutta-Dum Dum Airport (CCU/VECC), India |
Stalled and undershot the runway at Calcutta-Dum Dum Airport (CCU).
Probable Cause:
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 co-pilot, who was handling the aircraft. The co-pilot was unable to control the aircraft which stalled and crashed. The captain was not authorised to check the capability of the co-pilot."
Classification:
Loss of control
Sources:
» Accidents to Indian registered aircraft during the year 1964 / Ministry of Transport and Communications, CAD, AIBPhotos
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