Region
Asia

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
Operator:
Registration:
PK-GNQ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Banda Aceh - Medan
MSN:
47741
YOM:
1976
Flight number:
GA035
Location:
Medan-Polonia
North Sumatra
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
37
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
23
Circumstances:
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 off Sampit: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 24, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
PK-VIR
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Balikpapan – Sampit
MSN:
392
YOM:
1974
Location:
Sampit
Central Kalimantan
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While approaching Sampit Airport, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in the Sampit River few km from the airfield. Four passengers were killed while five other occupants were rescued.

Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3 Variant 200 near Manado: 13 killed

Date & Time: Oct 3, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
Operator:
Registration:
PK-ESC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Mangole - Manado
MSN:
1923
YOM:
1973
Location:
Manado
North Sulawesi
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
While approaching Manado-Sam Ratulangi Airport, the crew encountered marginal weather conditions and failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Takawirang located few km from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all 13 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Troopship 400MPA in Garut: 8 killed

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F27 Friendship
Operator:
Registration:
T-2702
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Garut - Garut
MSN:
10537
YOM:
1976
Location:
Garut
West Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Aircraft flight hours:
5107
Aircraft flight cycles:
4540
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances shortly after takeoff from Garut Airport while engaged in a local training mission. All eight occupants were killed.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain in Serpong: 10 killed

Date & Time: May 18, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
Operator:
Indonesian Aero-Sports Association
Registration:
PK-SPG
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Pondok Cabe - Pondok Cabe
Location:
Serpong
Banten
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed Pondok Cabe Airport on a local skydiving flight. Few minutes after takeoff, while climbing, one of the engine failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed in Serpong, about 11 km west of the airfield. All 10 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 100 in Naha: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 20, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Casa 212 Aviocar
Operator:
Registration:
PK-NCF
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Manado - Naha
MSN:
108/15N
YOM:
1979
Location:
Naha
North Sulawesi
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
On approach to Naha Airport, the crew encountered limited visibility due to low clouds and rain falls. On final, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the aircraft struck trees and crashed on a wooded and hilly terrain located few km from the airport. All 14 passengers were injured while both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Grumman HUI-16A Albatross off Makassar: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross
Operator:
Registration:
IR-0222
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
G-441
YOM:
1960
Location:
Makassar (Ujung Pandang)
South Sulawesi
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances the Makassar Harbor. Five crew members were killed and three others were injured.

Crash of a Lockheed L-188C Electra in Medan

Date & Time: Nov 30, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-188 Electra
Operator:
Registration:
PK-RLG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Jakarta - Padang
MSN:
2008
YOM:
1959
Location:
Medan-Polonia
North Sumatra
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
37
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Padang-Tabing Airport, both wheels on the right main gear detached and fell on a watch manufacture located in the approach path. The captain decided to divert to Medan-Polonia Airport more suitable for an emergency landing. Following a normal approach, the four engine aircraft belly landed and slid for few dozen meters before coming to rest. All 45 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Loss of both right wheels for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H-MP Hercules on Mt Sibayak: 10 killed

Date & Time: Nov 21, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
A-1322
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Jakarta - Medan
MSN:
4898
YOM:
1981
Location:
Mt Sibayak
North Sumatra
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
While descending to Medan-Polonia in poor weather conditions, the four engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Sibayak and was destroyed upon impact. All 10 occupants were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 in Mulia: 8 killed

Date & Time: Aug 12, 1985
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
PK-NUG
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
346
YOM:
1972
Location:
Mulia
Special Region of Papua
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Mulia Airport for unknown reasons. Eight occupants were killed while 11 others were injured.
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