Indian Airlines

Indian Airlines Monday March 24, 1958
Due to a navigational error the aircraft flew the wrong route into a valley. While maneuvering to make a turn, the aircraft stalled and crashed. Wreckage was found 16 miles from Kathmandu.

Crash Details

DateMonday March 24, 1958
LocationNear Kathmandu, Nepal
Passengers16
Crew4
Fatalities20
Survivors0
Aircraft TypeDouglas DC-3
OperatorIndian Airlines
RegistrationVT-CYN
Flight OriginSimra
Flight Destination Kathmandu
Near Kathmandu, Nepal
Indian Airlines
Douglas DC-3
1958