1968 Indian Air Force An-12 crash

The 1968 Indian Air Force An-12 crash refers to a tragic aviation accident that occurred on March 15, 1968, involving a Soviet-made Antonov An-12 transport aircraft, operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The aircraft, en route from Agra to Chandigarh, experienced catastrophic failure shortly after takeoff. Witnesses reported a sudden loss of altitude, leading to a crash in the vicinity of the Agra Air Force base. All 12 crew members aboard perished in the incident. The crash raised significant concerns regarding the safety and maintenance protocols of military aviation in India during the late 1960s, prompting investigations by IAF authorities and leading to improved aviation standards and practices in subsequent years.