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Crash of a Hawker 900XP in Maleo

Date & Time: May 11, 2023 at 1500 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-LRU
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Jakarta - Maleo
MSN:
HA-0212
YOM:
2012
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Jakarta-Halim Perdanakusuma Airport on a charter flight to Maleo, carrying four passengers and four crew members. Following an uneventful flight at FL390, the crew started the descent to Maleo-Morowali Airport Runway 23. After touchdown, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran, rolled for about 200 metres and came to rest against a wooded hill. All eight occupants evacuated safely, among them four Chinese passengers. The crew consisted of two pilots, one stewardess and one technician. Runway 05/23 at Maleo Airport is 1,000 metres long. It is believed that the airplane was operated by Lionair Charter Division.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec M28-05PI Skytruck near Wami: 5 killed

Date & Time: Oct 27, 2010 at 1630 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
P-4204
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Nabire – Ambon – Ujung Pandang – Jakarta
MSN:
AJE003-07
YOM:
2004
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Nabire Airport at 1555LT and was carrying three police officers and two pilots who were returning to Jakarta after they delivered aid to the victims of Wasior floods in West Papua. Two intermediate stops were scheduled in Ambon and Ujung Pandang (Makassar). En route, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances near Wami, most probably due to poor weather conditions. The wreckage was found a day later and all five occupants were killed.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 500F in Palu: 12 killed

Date & Time: Jun 18, 1994 at 1220 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-MFI
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Balikpapan - Palu
MSN:
10597
YOM:
1980
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
On approach to Palu-Mutiara Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with limited visibility due to rain falls. On final, he failed to realize his altitude was too low when the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Kalora (690 metres high) located 8 km short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all 12 occupants were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 in the Bainaha Valley: 13 killed

Date & Time: Mar 29, 1977
Operator:
Registration:
PK-NUP
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Palu - Tolitoli
MSN:
486
YOM:
1976
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
20
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Palu-Mutiara Airport on a charter flight to Tolitoli, carrying tourists. En route, the crew descended from 9,000 to 5,000 feet to offer a better view of the area to the passengers when the pilot realized he was facing a mountain. He elected to gain height but the aircraft struck tree tops located on the top of a cliff then stalled and crashed into a ravine. The wreckage was found few hours later. A crew member and nine passengers were rescued while 13 other occupants including both pilots were killed.

Crash of an Avro 748-216-2A in Palu

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-IHD
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Balikpapan – Palu – Manado
MSN:
1700
YOM:
1971
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
27
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Palu-Mutiara Airport, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and collided with construction equipments. All 32 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Consolidated PB2B-1 Canso off Poso

Date & Time: Mar 8, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-CTC
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
21995
YOM:
1943
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from the bay of Poso. All 13 occupants were rescued while the seaplane sank and was lost.

Crash of a Dornier DO.24K-1 off Pangalasiang

Date & Time: Feb 25, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
X-18
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
778
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The floatplane was shot down by a Japanese fighter and crashed into the sea off Pangalasiang. The aircraft sank and was lost while all six crew members were rescued.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a Japanese fighter.

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

Date & Time: Feb 25, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
X-17
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
777
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The floatplane was shot down by a Japanese fighter and crashed into the sea off Pangalasiang. All six crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a Japanese fighter.