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1 Jul 1993: Fokker F-28 Fellowship 3000 — Merpati Nusantara Airlines — ca 0,9 km NE of Sorong-Jefman Airport (SOQ)

ca 0,9 km NE of Sorong-Jefman Airport (SOQ)

On 1 Jul 1993, a Fokker F-28 Fellowship 3000 operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near ca 0,9 km NE of Sorong-Jefman Airport (SOQ). 41 people were killed. The investigation identified controlled flight into terrain as a causal factor. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On 1 July 1993, Merpati Nusantara Airlines Flight 724, a Fokker F28-3000 registered PK-GFU, struck a hill and crashed into the sea near Jefman Airport, killing 41 of 43 onboard.

Accident Overview

On 1 July 1993, Merpati Nusantara Airlines Flight 724, a scheduled domestic passenger service from Pattimura Airport in Ambon to Jefman Airport in Sorong, Indonesia, crashed during arrival. The aircraft, a Fokker F28 Fellowship 3000 bearing registration PK-GFU, struck a small hill near Jefman Airport before descending into the sea. Of the 43 people on board, 41 lost their lives.

Aircraft and Flight Details

The flight operated as MZ724/MNA724. The Fokker F28-3000 twin-engine jet was originally delivered to the airline and had been in service for several years. No additional details about the aircraft's maintenance history or crew experience were provided in the source.

Sequence of Events

While approaching Jefman Airport, the aircraft deviated from its intended flight path and collided with a small hill. Following the impact, it crashed into the surrounding waters. Emergency services responded, but the majority of occupants were fatally injured. The exact cause of the deviation was not specified in the source.

Aftermath

Investigators from the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee examined wreckage and flight data records. No probable cause was stated in the source. The accident remains part of Indonesia's aviation history.

Contributing factors

controlled flight into terrain

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