What happened
SilkAir Flight 185 was a scheduled international service connecting Soekarno–Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia, to Changi Airport in Singapore. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-300 with the registration PK-KKW. On December 19, 1997, during the flight phase, the aircraft crashed into the Musi River near Palembang, Sumatra.
The impact resulted in a total loss of life. There were 97 passengers and 7 crew members on board, all of whom perished in the incident. No survivors were reported from this accident.
Investigation
The provided source material does not contain specific details regarding the investigative process, findings, or contributing factors established by authorities following the crash.