Coimbatore – Bangalore

On March 11, 2006 at 10:17 AM, Coimbatore – Bangalore experienced a crash involving ATR72-200, operated by Air Deccan, with the event recorded near Bangalore-Hindustan Karnataka.

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

44 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 44 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: 40, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The twin engine aircraft landed hard on runway 27 at Bangalore-Hindustan Airport. After touchdown, it veered off runway and came to rest. All 44 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Brand new, it was delivered four months ago.

Aircraft reference details include registration VT-DKC, MSN 721, year of manufacture 2005.