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Crash of a Dornier DO.24K-1 off Sungai Riko: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 22, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Dornier DO.24
Operator:
Registration:
X-14
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Surabaya – Sungai Riko
MSN:
774
Location:
Sungai Riko
Riau
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The floatplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the Bay of Sungai Riko while trying to land following a flight from Surabaya. Three crew members were killed and a fourth was injured.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-115G in Darmo

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
PK-AFJ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1374
YOM:
1935
Location:
Surabaya
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Darmo, the airplane suffered technical problems with the braking systems. It went out of control and came to rest nearby the runway. There were no injuries among the occupants but the airplane was damaged beyond repair due to serious damages to wings and fuselage. The exact date of the occurrence remains unknown (December 1941).

Crash of a Dornier DO.24K-1 off Surabaya: 6 killed

Date & Time: Nov 13, 1940 at 2350 LT
Type of aircraft:
Dornier DO.24
Operator:
Registration:
X-4
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
764
Location:
Surabaya
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
While on a night approach to the harbor of Surabaya, the floatplane crashed into the sea, killing all six crew members.
Probable cause:
It is possible that the accident was the consequence of a poor judgement by the pilot.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth Major III in Surabaya

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1939 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
PK-SAO
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Surabaya - Surabaya
MSN:
5042
YOM:
1934
Location:
Surabaya
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
A student pilot and an instructor were performing a local training flight at Surabaya Airport. On final, while completing a turn, the crew lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed. Both crew members were seriously injured.

Crash of a Fokker F7b/3m in Surabaya

Date & Time: Dec 20, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F7
Operator:
Registration:
PK-AFD
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
5072
YOM:
1929
Location:
Surabaya
East 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 at Darmo Airfield, Surabaya. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Dornier Do J Wal off Surabaya

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1934 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Dornier Do J Wal
Operator:
Registration:
D-2
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
61
YOM:
1927
Location:
Surabaya
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
In unknown circumstances, the floatplane suffered an accident while landing in the harbor of Surabaya and came to rest against the shore. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Dornier Do J Wal off Surabaya: 4 killed

Date & Time: Apr 14, 1932 at 1900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Dornier Do J Wal
Operator:
Registration:
D-26
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Surabaya - Surabaya
MSN:
21
YOM:
1929
Location:
Surabaya
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The seaplane was returning to Surabaya-Morokrembangan following a maritime survey mission. It crashed upon landing and caught fire. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of a Fairey IIID off Surabaya

Date & Time: Oct 29, 1929 at 1000 LT
Type of aircraft:
Fairey III
Operator:
Registration:
F-2
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Surabaya - Surabaya
MSN:
F.774
YOM:
1926
Location:
Surabaya
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 completing a local training flight out from Surabaya Airfield. While completing a turn, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in the sea. Both occupants were rescued and the aircraft was lost.

Crash of a Fairey IIID off Surabaya

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Fairey III
Operator:
Registration:
F-4
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Surabaya - Surabaya
MSN:
F.776
YOM:
1926
Location:
Surabaya
East 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, sole on board, was completing a local training mission. Upon landing in Morokrembangan harbor in Surabaya, the airplane crashed. The pilot was injured.

Crash of a Dornier Do J Wal off Madura Island: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Dornier Do J Wal
Operator:
Registration:
D-6
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Surabaya - Surabaya
MSN:
74/1
YOM:
1928
Location:
Madura Island
East Java
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew departed Morokrembangan (Surabaya harbour) on a test flight over the Java Sea. En route, the crew encountered technical problems with the elevators and attempted to ditch the aircraft that crashed in the sea off Madura Island. Three crew members were rescued and two others were killed.
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