Boeing 737-200 crash, May 31, 1973 (48 killed), New Delhi...
Boeing 737-200 accident on May 31, 1973 near New Delhi-Palam National Capital Territory of Delhi, India with 48 fatalities. Cause: Crew decision to...
- Date: May 31, 1973
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-200
- Location: New Delhi-Palam National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
- Fatalities: 48
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crew decision to continue the approach below minimum visibility, as recorded in the Court of Inquiry findings
An Indian Airlines Boeing 737 on a night approach to New Delhi Palam flew below the glide path in poor visibility and struck power cables. It crashed in flames near Vasant Vihar, killing 48 people, while 17 others were injured.