Top 10 Deadliest Plane Crashes in India and What Caused These Tragic Disasters

14 June 2025 · Europe Permit

  • Charkhi Dadri Collision (1996)
    A mid-air collision between Saudia Flight 763 and Kazakhstan Airlines Flight 1907 resulted in 349 fatalities. Pilot error and miscommunication were identified as the primary causes.

  • Air India Flight 855 (1978)
    The Boeing 747 crashed into the Arabian Sea near Mumbai, killing 213 people. Pilot confusion and poor visibility contributed to the disaster.

  • Air India Express Flight 812 (2010)
    The flight overshot the runway in Mangalore, resulting in 158 deaths. An unstabilized approach and pilot error were significant factors.

  • Indian Airlines Flight 605 (1990)
    The Airbus A320 crashed near Bangalore, killing 92 people. Pilot error during the approach phase led to the crash.

  • Alliance Air Flight 7412 (2000)
    The Boeing 737 crashed in Patna, killing 60 people. Pilot error during approach caused the stall and subsequent crash.

  • Air India Flight 101 (1950)
    The Lockheed Constellation crashed near Mumbai, killing 48 people. Pilot error and poor weather conditions were contributing factors.

  • Indian Airlines Flight 113 (1991)
    The Airbus A320 crashed in Imphal, resulting in 69 deaths. Pilot error and mismanagement during the approach phase were identified.

  • Kochi Air India Express Crash (2020)
    The flight skidded off the runway in heavy rain, leading to 21 fatalities. Pilot error and adverse weather conditions played roles.

  • Patna Residential Area Crash (2000)
    The aircraft crashed into a residential area, killing over 50 people. Pilot error during approach was the primary cause.

  • Mumbai 1978 Crash
    An aircraft crashed into the Arabian Sea, resulting in 213 deaths. Pilot confusion and poor visibility were contributing factors.

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