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Crash of a BAe ATP in Tanjung Pandan: 15 killed

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1997 at 0739 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-MTX
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Jakarta - Tanjung Pandan
MSN:
2048
YOM:
1992
Flight number:
MZ106
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
48
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
15
Circumstances:
On final approach to Tanjung Pandan-Buluh Tumbang Airport runway 36, at an altitude of 2,000 feet, the aircraft rolled to the left to angle of 80°, lost height and crashed in a coconut grove located about 1,500 metres short of runway. Fifteen occupants were killed, among them four crew members, while all other occupants were rescued.
Probable cause:
For unknown reasons, the left engine failed on approach and its propeller was feathered when control was lost.

Crash of a Consolidated PB2B-1 Canso B off Muntok: 6 killed

Date & Time: Dec 2, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
PK-AKC
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
22009
YOM:
1943
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The seaplane was involved in a survey flight on behalf of the Bataafse Petroleum Maatschappij, the Oil Company of Batavia. Following an uneventful mission, the aircraft crashed while landing in the Bay off Muntok and sank. Four crew members and two passengers were killed while five other occupants were injured. The aircraft was lost.
Crew:
Mr. Meyer, pilot,
Mr. Ward, copilot, †
Mr. Kenney, copilot, †
Mr. Geeve, radio operator, †
Mr. Winkelaar, radio operator. †
Passengers:
Mr. De Braber, †
Mr. Brinkgreve, †,
Mr. Fray,
Mr. Happee,
Mr. Van Polanen Petel,
Mr. Reiniers.

Crash of a Martin 139WH-2 near Muntok: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 16, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
M-531
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
744
YOM:
1936
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in a swampy area near Muntok. All four crew members were missed in action. The wreckage was found by the Indonesian Air Force in 1985.
Crew:
2nd Lt Postma, pilot,
Pvt Soedasono, observer,
Sgt A. Kaparang, mechanic,
Cpl R. E. R. Hetharia, air gunner.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina off Tanjung Pandan: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
Y-44
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The floatplane crashed in unknown circumstances while on a maritime patrol mission. All five crew members were killed.