Douglas DC-8 crash, Jun 14, 1972 (86 killed), New Delhi N...
Douglas DC-8 accident on June 14, 1972 near New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi, India with 86 fatalities.
- Date: June 14, 1972
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-8
- Location: New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
- Fatalities: 86
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Japan Airlines DC8 on a scheduled service struck houses during a night approach to New Delhi Palam and crashed in flames on the Yamuna riverbank. Most occupants and four people on the ground were killed, and five occupants were injured.