Date:	Thursday 7 December 1961
Time:
Type:	Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator:	Jamair
Registration:	VT-AZV
MSN:	13253
Year of manufacture:	1944
Engine model:	Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed, written off
Category:	Accident
Location:	Amritsar -   India
Phase:	Initial climb
Nature:	Cargo
Departure airport:	Amritsar-Raja Sansi Airport (ATQ/VIAR)
Destination airport:

Narrative:
Shortly after takeoff from Amritsar, both engines failed as a result of fuel starvation caused by the improper selection of an auxiliary tank which contained residual fuel only.

Accidents to Indian registered aircraft during the year 1961 / Ministry of Transport and Communications, CAD, AIB

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