Last updated: 5 December 2020
| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 23 February 1980 |
| Type: |  Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar |
| Operator: | Indian Air Force - IAF |
| Registration: | registration unknown |
| C/n / msn: | |
| First flight: | |
| Engines: | 2 Wright R-3350 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 46 / Occupants: 47 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Agra-Kheria Air Force Station (AGR) ( India)
|
| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Agra-Kheria Air Force Station (AGR/VIAG), India |
| ? |
Stalled during attempt to avoid a cyclist or pedestrian on the runway during takeoff run. The aircraft came down rightwing low and burst into flames.
Classification:
Loss of control
Sources:
» Flight International, 15 October 1980Photos
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
languages: 
India
Share
Fairchild C-119
India- 9th worst accident (at the time)
- 16th worst accident (currently)