Zone
West Java

Crash of a Martin 166 WH-3 in Sentjang: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 5, 1941 at 1000 LT
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
M-5106
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Malang - Bandung
MSN:
864
YOM:
1936
Location:
Sentjang
Central Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The airplane suffered an engine failure and crashed. A crew member survived after he bailed out.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Martin 130 WH-1 in Semarang: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 16, 1938 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
M-512
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Semarang – Bandung
MSN:
675
YOM:
1935
Location:
Semarang-Ahmad Yani
Central Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Semarang Airport, the engine lost power. The airplane encountered difficulties to gain height, collided with trees and crashed. A crew was killed and two others were injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of engine power upon takeoff.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in Bandung

Date & Time: Dec 4, 1938
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Nederlands-Indische Vliegclub (NIVC)
Registration:
PK-SAD
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Bandung - Bandung
MSN:
1046
YOM:
1929
Location:
Bandung
West Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Bandung on a local solo training flight. While flying at a height of 18 metres, the airplane collided with power cables and crashed into a lake. The pilot was injured.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Bandung

Date & Time: Sep 20, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Registration:
AL-72
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bandung - Bandung
Location:
Bandung
West Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was completing a local solo training flight out from Bandung Airport. While circling in the vicinity of the airfield, he lost control of the airplane that crashed. The pilot was injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth Major in Bandung: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1937
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Nederlands-Indische Vliegclub (NIVC)
Registration:
PK-SAP
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bandung - Bandung
MSN:
5083
YOM:
1934
Location:
Bandung
West Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight out from Bandung Airport. On final approach, an unexpected situation forced the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed and came to rest, bursting into flames. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire. A pilot was killed and the second occupant was seriously injured.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Bandung: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 27, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Registration:
AL-62
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bandung - Bandung
Location:
Bandung
West Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Bandung on a local solo training flight. While cruising in the vicinity of the airfield, the airplane stalled and crashed in Ciwaruga, north of the airport. The pilot was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Babo

Date & Time: Mar 7, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
Operator:
Nederlandse Nieuw Guinea Petroleum Maatschappij (NNGPM)
Registration:
PK-AKW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bandung - Babo
MSN:
6294
YOM:
1934
Location:
Babo
Special Region of West Papua
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following a survey flight from Bandung, the crew was approaching Babo Airfield when the twin engine aircraft crash landed and came to rest upside down. All three occupants, among them Captain Tideman, were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.9 in Semplak

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1936 at 1030 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.9
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Semplak – Bandung
Location:
Semplak
West Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Semplak, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed and came to rest upside down. Both pilots were injured.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Bandung: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1934 at 0815 LT
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Registration:
A-64
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bandung - Bandung
Location:
Bandung
West Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot was completing a local training flight out from Bandung when he lost control of the airplane that crashed. The pilot was seriously injured and die the following day.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60M Moth in Bandung: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1932
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Nederlands-Indische Vliegclub (NIVC)
Registration:
PK-SAE
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bandung - Bandung
MSN:
1559
YOM:
1930
Location:
Bandung
West Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot Raden Mas Soetardjo was performing a local training flight out from Bandung-Andir Airfield. Shortly after takeoff, the airplane went out of control and crashed. The pilot was killed and the aircraft was destroyed.
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