VT-CJH

On February 18, 1969 at 12:00 AM, VT-CJH experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-3, operated by Indian Airlines, with the event recorded near Jaipur Rajasthan.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

30 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 30 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 26, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is other causes. During the takeoff roll at Jaipur-Sanganeer Airport, the airplane was continuously deviating from the centerline to the left. The captain decided to expedite the rotation. At liftoff, the airplane banked left, causing the left wing to struck the ground. The aircraft then crashed and came to rest in the grassy area. While all 30 occupants escaped uninjured, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration VT-CJH, MSN 12477, year of manufacture 1944.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 26.9092°, 75.7120°.