Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3 Variant 200 near Manado: 13 killed
Date & Time:
Oct 3, 1986
Operator:
Registration:
PK-ESC
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Mangole - Manado
MSN:
1923
YOM:
1973
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.
