Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship in Bandung: 28 killed

Date & Time: Jul 17, 1997 at 1155 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-YPM
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Bandung - Jakarta
MSN:
10415
YOM:
1969
Flight number:
TGN304
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
45
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
28
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Bandung-Husein Sastranegara Airport on a regular schedule flight to Jakarta, carrying 45 passengers and 5 crew members. Shortly after takeoff, the captain informed ATC that the left engine lost power and elected to diver to the Bandung-Sulaiman AFB for an emergency landing. On final approach to runway 13, the crew was unable to maintain a safe altitude when the aircraft struck roofs and crashed. Twenty occupants were rescued while 28 others were killed, including all five crew members. All occupants were Indonesian citizens except for one passenger from Singapore.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 20 in Ambon: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1997 at 1157 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-NCS
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Langgur - Ambon
MSN:
201/41N
YOM:
1981
Flight number:
MZ7979
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The departure from Langgur was delayed for few hours due to technical problems with the right engine, so it was decided to ferry the airplane to Ambon for repairs. On final approach to Ambon-Pattimura Airport in light rain and mist, the aircraft stalled and crashed 270 metres short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine on final approach for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Casa-Nurtanio CN-235 (IPTN) at Serang-Gorda AFB: 6 killed

Date & Time: May 22, 1997
Registration:
PK-XNT
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Serang-Gorda - Serang-Gorda
MSN:
N018
YOM:
1991
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The aircraft was dispatched at Serang-Gorda AFB to test the Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System (LAPES) with six crew members. While approaching the terrain at an altitude of 200 metres, the crew elected to drop the 4 tons load when the parachute harness detached, causing the load to be stuck on the cargo door. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed, killing all six occupants.

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 Casa 212 Aviocar 200 in Kupang

Date & Time: Dec 13, 1996
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-NCO
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
194/37N
YOM:
1981
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Kupang-El Tari Airport, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, veered off runway, lost its left wing and came to rest. All six occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Casa 212-A4 Aviocar 200 in Banjarmasin: 18 killed

Date & Time: Dec 7, 1996 at 1523 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-VSO
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Banjarmasin – Sampit
MSN:
152/26N
YOM:
1981
Flight number:
MNA5940
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
18
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport, while climbing, the crew informed ATC about an engine fire and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. On final approach, the aircraft became unstable, rolled left and right then lost height and crashed on a factory located 2 km short of runway. A passenger was seriously injured while 16 other occupants as well as two people in the factory were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure/fire for unknown reasons.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 in Ilaga

Date & Time: Sep 30, 1996 at 1215 LT
Operator:
Registration:
PK-YPF
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
210
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The approach to Ilaga Airport was completed in poor weather conditions due to heavy rain falls. After landing on a wet runway surface, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest down an embankment. All five occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 748-402-2B in Ambon

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1996 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-IHN
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Ambon - Manado
MSN:
1794
YOM:
1983
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
43
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Ambon-Pattimura Airport, just before Vr, one of the engine failed. The captain abandoned the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking manoeuvre. Unable to stop with the remaining distance (the runway surface was wet), the aircraft overran and came to rest 180 metres further against a dyke. All 48 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas DC-10-30 in Fukuoka: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1996 at 1208 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-GIE
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fukuoka – Denpasar – Jakarta
MSN:
46685
YOM:
1979
Flight number:
GA865
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
15
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
260
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
10263
Captain / Total hours on type:
2641.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
3910
Copilot / Total hours on type:
1437
Aircraft flight hours:
46325
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Fukuoka-Itazuke Airport runway 16, at a speed of 158 knots, the captain started the rotation. During initial climb, at a height of about 3 metres, the right engine suffered a loss of power after a fan blade located on the 1st stage of the high pressure compressor disk separated. The N1 dropped to 23,7% and five seconds later, the flight engineer informed the crew about the failure of the engine n°1. The captain decided to abort the takeoff and landed back on runway. The aircraft contacted ground with a vertical acceleration of 2,1 g then thrust reversers were deployed and ground spoilers were extended. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, crossed a road, skidded for about 620 metres before coming to rest in an open field, bursting into flames. Three passengers were killed.
Probable cause:
Although the CAS was well in excess of V1 and the aircraft had already lifted off from the runway, the takeoff was aborted. Consequently the aircraft departed the end of the runway, came to rest and caught fire. It is estimated that contributing to the rejection of the takeoff under this circumstance was the fact that the CAP's judgement in the event of the engine failure was inadequate. Investigation revealed that the turbine blade that failed, had operated for 30913 hours and 6182 cycles. General Electric had advised customers to discard blades after about 6000 cycles.
Final Report:

Crash of a Casa 212-A4 Aviocar 100 near Gunung Antara: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 3, 1995 at 0800 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-ZAG
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Medan - Meulobah
MSN:
158/28N
YOM:
1981
Flight number:
SMC1994
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Thirty minutes into the flight from Medan to Meulaboh, the hydraulic pressure dropped and the crew decided to shut down the left engine and to feather its propeller. Unable to maintain the prescribed altitude and because the aircraft became unstable, the crew also shut down the right engine and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a swampy area. A pilot was killed while 13 other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of oil pressure for undermined reasons.