Chandigarh - Leh

On November 19, 1978 at 11:00 AM, Chandigarh - Leh experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-12, operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena, with the event recorded near Leh-Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Jammu and Kashmir.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

77 people were known to be on board, 78 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 101.3%.

Crew on board: 7, crew fatalities: 7, passengers on board: 70, passenger fatalities: 70, other fatalities: 1.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. On final approach to Leh, the pilot reported technical problems when the airplane lost height, struck a house and crashed in a huge explosion less than 2 km short of runway threshold. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 77 occupants were killed as well as one people on the house.

Aircraft reference details include registration L650, MSN 6 3 442 10, year of manufacture 1966.