Douglas DC-3 crash, Oct 19, 1956 (3 killed), Agartala Tri...
Douglas DC-3 accident on October 19, 1956 near Agartala Tripura, India with 3 fatalities. Cause: Crew attempted to land in weather below minimums.
- Date: October 19, 1956
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Agartala Tripura, India
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crew attempted to land in weather below minimums
On a cargo flight to Agartala, an Indian Airlines DC 3 repeatedly attempted to land in poor visibility on 19 October 1956 and crashed. All three crew were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.