The Malabar Princess was an Air India flight that crashed on Mont Blanc in 1950. This tragic event has inspired various works of fiction and continues to fascinate people today. Key points:
- Crashed on November 3, 1950, during a Bombay-London flight
- All 48 passengers and crew perished
- Wreckage and remains have been discovered over the years due to glacial movement
- Inspired the 2004 French film “Malabar Princess” and the novel “The Snow Child”
- Continues to be a subject of interest for historians and adventure seekers
The story of the Malabar Princess serves as a reminder of the risks of early air travel and the enduring mysteries of mountain accidents.
