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Asia

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 a De Havilland DH.89 in Ketapang

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1938
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
Operator:
Nederlandse Nieuw Guinea Petroleum Maatschappij (NNGPM)
Registration:
PK-AKU
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Topographic
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Darmo - Makassar
MSN:
6296
YOM:
1935
Location:
Ketapang
West Kalimantan
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot and his passenger, a photographer, were conducting a mapping mission over the West Kalimantan Region, Dutch Indies. En route, one of the engine failed. Both occupants tried to keep a safe altitude while throwing out all unnecessary items. Unfortunately, the pilot was unable to keep the altitude and attempted a forced landing on a beach near Ketapang. The twin engine aircraft lost its both wings and came to rest. Both occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Martin 139 WH-2 in Kalijati: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 8, 1938 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
M-517
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kalijati - Kalijati
MSN:
729
YOM:
1935
Location:
Kalijati
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 Kalijati on a local solo training flight. After takeoff, while climbing to a height of about 50 metres, he lost control of the airplane that crashed near the airfield, bursting into flames. The pilot was killed.

Crash of a Martin 139 WH-1 in Jakarta: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 21, 1938 at 2310 LT
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
M-506
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Jakarta - Jakarta
MSN:
669
YOM:
1935
Location:
Jakarta
City District of Jakarta
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Jakarta-Tjililitan Airport on a night patrol flight, carrying one passenger (ca reporter) and four crew members. While climbing, the bomber went out of control and crashed in Pangkalanjati, some 10 km southwest of the airport. All five occupants were killed.
Crew:
Khouw Khe Hien, pilot,
Lt A. G. Vermeulen, pilot,
J. Hermanides, observer,
D. B. P. van Riel, radio operator.
Passenger:
Mr. G. C. de Hondt.

Crash of a Fokker F7b/3m in Pangalengan

Date & Time: Feb 4, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F7
Operator:
Registration:
PK-AFB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
5070
YOM:
1928
Location:
Pangalengan
West Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a lake near Pangalengan, some 30 km south of Bandung. Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of a Dornier Do J Wal off Ambon

Date & Time: Dec 27, 1937 at 0845 LT
Type of aircraft:
Dornier Do J Wal
Operator:
Registration:
D-10
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
5
YOM:
1924
Location:
Ambon
Maluku
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The float plane went out of control and crashed upon landing off Ambon. All three crew members evacuated safely.

Crash of a Fokker T-IV off Banda Neira: 5 killed

Date & Time: Oct 16, 1937 at 0630 LT
Type of aircraft:
Fokker T-IV
Operator:
Registration:
T-1
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Banda Neira
Maluku
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Banda Neira, while climbing, the pilot initiated a turn to the left when the float plane stalled and crashed into the sea. All five crewmen were killed.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3-194B in Palembang: 4 killed

Date & Time: Oct 6, 1937 at 1225 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Registration:
PH-ALS
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Batavia – Palembang – Singapore – Bangkok – Ruţbah Wells – Cairo – Amsterdam
MSN:
1940
YOM:
1937
Location:
Palembang-Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II
South Sumatra
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Palembang-Talang Airport, while in initial climb, the left engine failed. The crew elected to return for a safe landing when the aircraft named 'Specht' stalled, impacted trees and crashed nose first. The cockpit was destroyed and three crew members were killed instantly, only the copilot survived. A passenger was killed as well.
Crew:
F.M. Stork, pilot, †
H. J. Groeneveld, copilot,
J. J. Ruben, engineer, †
J. J. Stodieck, radio. †
Passengers:
T. Bouwman,
B. Huberman,
I. Ibbeken,
A. E. Munroe,
H. C. Schoch,
F. Smissaert,
G. A. van Steenbergen. †
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine after takeoff due the failure of a connecting rod.

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.
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