Arakkoram – Tambaram

On January 11, 1999 at 03:45 PM, Arakkoram – Tambaram experienced a crash involving Hindustan Aeronautics HAL-748, operated by Indian Air Force - Bharatiya Vayu Sena, with the event recorded near Arakkonam-Rajali NAS Tamil Nadu.

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

8 people were known to be on board, 8 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

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

The listed crash cause is technical failure. After takeoff from Arakkonam-Rajali NAS, en route to Tambaram AFB, the pilot contacted ATC and declared an emergency and reported major technical problems. He was cleared to return for an emergency landing. On final approach, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a wooded area located 2,5 km short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all eight occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration H2175, MSN 569, year of manufacture 1978.