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Crash of a Boeing 737-33A in Surabaya

Date & Time: Feb 21, 2007 at 1525 LT
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 737-300
Operator:
Registration:
PK-KKV
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Jakarta - Surabaya
MSN:
27284/2606
YOM:
1994
Flight number:
DHI172
Location:
Surabaya-Juanda
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
148
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
37936
Aircraft flight cycles:
23824
Circumstances:
The aircraft was on a scheduled passenger flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Jakarta to Juanda Airport, Surabaya, East Java. There were 155 persons on board, consist of 7 crew and 148 passengers. During the flight there was no abnormality declare by the flight crew. Weather condition at Surabaya was thunderstorm and rain, wind 240/7 knots with visibility 8,000 meters. The CVR revealed that there was conversation in the cockpit that was not related to the progress of the flight, the conversation was relating to the company fuel policy and training program until 2000 feet. The CVR did not reveal approach briefing and any checklist reading. On final approach of runway 28 passing 800 feet approach light insight and landing clearance was received. Prior to touchdown, control of the aircraft was transferred from co-pilot to PIC. The CVR recorded that the Ground Proximity Warning Systems (GPWS) warned “Sink Rate” and “Pull Up”. The right wheel track was found out of the runway for about 4 meter away and return to the runway. The aircraft stopped for about 100 meters from taxiway N3. After aircraft touched down, the fuselage aft of passenger seat row 16 was bended down. The passengers were panic. Flight attendants evacuated the passengers via all exits available and door slides were inflated. The two passengers were minor injured, and the aircraft suffered severe damage.
Probable cause:
From the findings, it is concluded that the aircraft experienced excessive sink rate upon the touch-down. The aircraft was in unstable approach even at below 200 feet. The high vertical acceleration caused severe damage to the aircraft structure. The flight crew did not comply to several procedures published by the Boeing company. The flight crew did not respond to the GPWS alert and warnings.
Final Report:

Crash of a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 in Surabaya

Date & Time: Mar 4, 2006 at 1625 LT
Type of aircraft:
McDonnell Douglas MD-82
Operator:
Registration:
PK-LMW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Denpasar – Surabaya
MSN:
49443/1291
YOM:
1986
Flight number:
JT8987
Location:
Surabaya-Juanda
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
138
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Prior to departure from Bali to Surabaya, the crew was informed that the left engine's thrust reverser system was out of service. Following an uneventful flight, the crew completed a normal approach to runway 10 then landed according to procedures. After touchdown, the crew activated the thrust reverser when the airplane deviated to the right. The crew elected to counteract but the aircraft veered off runway, lost its undercarriage and came to rest in a grassy area. All 144 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 500F in Surabaya: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 26, 2001 at 1825 LT
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F27 Friendship
Operator:
Registration:
PK-MFL
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Surabaya - Surabaya
MSN:
10609
YOM:
1981
Location:
Surabaya-Juanda
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
4506
Copilot / Total flying hours:
4325
Aircraft flight hours:
31300
Aircraft flight cycles:
38200
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Surabaya-Juanda Airport, consisting of touch-and-go manoeuvres. While approaching the airport to complete the eighth landing, at an altitude of 500 feet, the aircraft rolled to the left then stalled and crashed in a pond located 3 km short of runway, bursting into flames. All three pilots were killed. Both captains were operating on Casa-Nurtanio CN-235 (IPTN) and making a transition to Fokker F27.

Crash of a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air in Surabaya

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 200 Super King Air
Operator:
Registration:
PK-TRB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Surabaya - Surabaya
MSN:
BB-116
YOM:
1976
Location:
Surabaya-Juanda
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training flight at Surabaya-Juanda Airport consisting of a series of six landings. On final approach during the 4th landing attempt, the landing gear alarm sounded. Thinking about a technical problem, the pilot-in-command increased engine power and initiated a go-around procedure. In the meantime, the copilot reduced power on both engines, causing the aircraft to lose speed and to stall. It struck the runway surface, veered to the right and eventually came to rest. Both occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the crew to follow the approach and landing checklist. On final, the pilot-in-command initiated a go-around procedure after the landing gear alarm sounded because the crew forgot to lower the undercarriage. Following a poor crew coordination, the copilot cut the throttle back, causing the aircraft to stall. The crew failed to follow the go-around procedure.

Crash of an Avro 748-234-2A in Surabaya: 16 killed

Date & Time: Jan 9, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Avro 748
Operator:
Registration:
PK-IHE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Banjarmasin - Surabaya
MSN:
1620
YOM:
1968
Location:
Surabaya-Juanda
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
39
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
16
Circumstances:
On short final to Surabaya-Juanda Airport, the right engine failed. The aircraft banked to the right and crashed in a swampy area located 800 metres short of runway. 16 occupants were killed while 28 others were injured.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine on short final for undetermined reasons. The relative low approach speed of the aircraft contributed to the stall/right bank.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 600 near Banyutami

Date & Time: Jun 5, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F27 Friendship
Operator:
Registration:
PK-JFF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Surabaya - Surabaya
MSN:
10410
YOM:
1969
Location:
Banyutami
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed Surabaya-Juanda Airport on a training flight. While cruising at an altitude of 9,000 feet about 64 km northwest of Surabaya, the crew attempted stalls without engine power when the aircraft lost height and descended to 1,500 feet. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft struck an electric pole and crashed on a sandy area. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Fokker F28 Friendship 1000 on Mt Bromo: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 6, 1979 at 1855 LT
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F28 Fellowship
Operator:
Registration:
PK-GVP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Denpasar - Surabaya
MSN:
11094
YOM:
1975
Flight number:
GA553
Location:
Mt Bromo
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Aircraft flight hours:
7676
Aircraft flight cycles:
6707
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Denpasar-Ngurah Rai Airport at 1829LT on a positioning flight to Surabaya, carrying a crew of four. Following a level off at FL165, the crew was cleared to start the descent to Surabaya-Juanda Airport and passed successively FL100 and FL60 when the airplane struck the slope of Mt Bromo (1,890 meters high) located about 33 km southwest of Probolinggo. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all four crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Dornier DO.28D-1S Skyservant off Bawean Island

Date & Time: Sep 26, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Dornier DO.28D Skyservant
Operator:
State Aerial Survey Corporation
Registration:
PK-VDH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
4038
YOM:
1970
Location:
Bawean Island
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances into the Java Sea off the Bawean Island. The pilot was rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.

Crash of a Dornier DO.24K off Madura Island: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 11, 1942 at 2330 LT
Type of aircraft:
Dornier DO.24
Operator:
Registration:
X-29
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Banjarmasin - Surabaya
MSN:
699
Location:
Madura Island
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The floatplane departed Banjarmasin on a maritime patrol flight to Surabaya. While cruising at night along the shore, it was shot down by enemy fire and crashed into the sea off Madura Island. Two crew members were rescued and four others were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress in Surabaya: 8 killed

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
41-2456
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Malang - Malang
MSN:
2267
YOM:
1941
Location:
Surabaya
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Malang to attack Japanese troops at Kendari Airport. It was shot down over Surabaya by the pilot of a Japanese fighter and crashed, bursting into flames. All eight crew members were killed.
Crew (9th BS):
2nd Lt Willis Weldon Burney,
S/Sgt Jack W. Coleman,
Cpt John L. Du Frane Jr.,
Cpl Howard L. Ellis,
Sgt Louis H. Keightley,
Lt Richard van Wyck Negley Jr.,
Pfc Harry R. Parry,
2nd Lt Samuel Seay Pattillo.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a Japanese fighter.
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