HJ235

Crashed shortly after takeoff from Guwahati Airport, killing all nine occupants.

Flight / Schedule

HJ235

Registration

HJ235

Date

August 23, 1980 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Guwahati Assam

Region

Asia • India

Coordinates

26.1421°, 91.7263°

Narrative Report

On August 23, 1980 at 12:00 AM, HJ235 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena, with the event recorded near Guwahati Assam.

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

9 people were known to be on board, 9 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 7, passenger fatalities: 7, other fatalities: 0.

Crashed shortly after takeoff from Guwahati Airport, killing all nine occupants.

Aircraft reference details include registration HJ235.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 26.1421°, 91.7263°.

Fatalities

Total

9

Crew

2

Passengers

7

Other

0

Crash Summary

Crashed shortly after takeoff from Guwahati Airport, killing all nine occupants.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

2

Passengers On Board

7

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 9

Operational Details

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Asia • India

Aircraft Details

Registration

HJ235