Air India Flight 403

Air India Flight 403  was a scheduled Air India passenger flight that crashed at Sahar International Airport in Bombay, India on 21 June 1982. It was probably caused by miscalculated altitude in a heavy rainstorm.

Accident
On 21 June 1982 Air India Flight 403, a Boeing 707–437 (registered VT-DJJ) called Gauri Shankar coming from Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Madras (now Chennai) crashed after a heavy landing during a rainstorm. The fuselage exploded after starting a late go-around. 111 occupants were on the aircraft. 2 of 12 crew members and 15 of 99 passengers were killed in the crash.

Investigation
The Indian board of inquiry determined the probable cause of the crash to be "Deliberate reduction of engine power by the pilot 12 seconds prior to first impact due to altitude unawareness resulting in a high rate of descent, very heavy landing and the undershooting of the aircraft by 1300 feet."

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Category:Airliner accidents and incidents caused by pilot error
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