Boeing 747-168 and Tupolev TU-154 accident near New Delhi, In, November 12, 1996
On November 12, 1996 at about 6:40 pm local time, 2 aircraft, Boeing 747-168 (HZAIH) and Tupolev TU-154 (UN76435), were involved in the same accident near New Delhi. 349 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 12, 1996 · about 6:40 pm local time
- Place
- New Delhi, India
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 349 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft 1
- Boeing 747-168 · all 747-168s on the register
- Registration
- HZAIH · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · foreign airline rules (Part 129)
- Aircraft 2
- Tupolev TU-154
- Registration
- UN76435 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · foreign airline rules (Part 129)
The factual record for the Boeing 747-168 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Saudi Arabian Airlines
The flight
- Destination: Daharan
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 23 | |||
| Passengers | 289 |
The factual record for the Tupolev TU-154 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: Alamaty
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 10 | |||
| Passengers | 27 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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