Banda Aceh | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

Upon landing, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway to the left and came to rest, broken in two. Three passengers, two Lieutenant and one Major, were killed while 20 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed. It was reported that one of the engine lost power at flare, causing the aircraft to land hard and to become uncontrollable.

Crash of a Boeing 737-2A9C in Banda Aceh

Date & Time: Jan 4, 2005 at 0200 LT

Type of aircraft:

Boeing 737-200

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PK-YGM

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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20206/249

YOM:

1970

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The aircraft was completing a cargo flight to Banda Aceh, taking part to relief operation following the recent tsunami that affected the Aceh province. After landing by night, the crew started the braking procedure when the aircraft collided with a buffalo. Upon impact, the left main gear was torn off and the aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Collision with a buffalo upon landing.

Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3 Variant 100 on Mt Kapur: 14 killed

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1993

Type of aircraft:

Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant

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9M-PID

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Mountains

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Medan - Banda Aceh

MSN:

1961

YOM:

1978

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En route from Medan to Banda Aceh, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with limited visibility due to clouds. The crew informed ATC about his altitude at 8,500 feet when, three minutes later, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Kapur located about 130 km northwest of Medan. The wreckage was found few hours later and all 14 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain because the crew was flying below the minimum prescribed altitude in poor visibility due to clouds. On the route from Medan to Banda Aceh, published procedures fix a minimum altitude of 9,500 feet during the first portion of 160 km then 11,500 feet for the rest of the route. At the time of the accident, sky was overcast from 4,000 to 12,000 feet and the crew was obviously unaware of his insufficient altitude.

Crash of a Douglas DC-9-32 in Medan: 23 killed

Date & Time: Apr 4, 1987 at 1440 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas DC-9

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Registration:

PK-GNQ

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Banda Aceh - Medan

MSN:

47741

YOM:

1976

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GA035

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On final approach to Medan-Polonia Airport, pilots encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity, turbulences and heavy rain falls. On final, the aircraft became unstable and lost height. The pilot increased engine power when the aircraft struck a television antenna, stalled and crashed in a field, bursting into flames. 23 occupants were killed while 22 others were injured.

Probable cause:

Loss of control on final approach probably caused by windshear and microburst.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander Near Banda Aceh: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 10, 1984

Type of aircraft:

Britten-Norman Islander

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Registration:

PK-ZAL

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Plain, Valley

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780

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1975

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The twin engine aircraft departed Banda Aceh-Blang Bintang Airport on a charter flight with three passengers and one pilot on board. The last radio contact was recorded about 35 minutes into the flight when the airplane was lost without trace. SAR operations failed to find any trace of the aircraft and its four occupants.