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2012-05-09: 2012 Mount Salak Sukhoi Superjet crash — Indonesia

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On May 9, 2012, a 2012 Mount Salak Sukhoi Superjet crash was involved in an aviation accident near Indonesia. 45 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck the terrain of Mount Salak during a short-duration promotional flight. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors.

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A Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft crashed into Mount Salak, Indonesia, during a promotional flight, resulting in the deaths of all 45 people on board.

What happened

On 9 May 2012, a Sukhoi Superjet 100 operating as Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Flight 36801 crashed into the terrain of Mount Salak in West Java, Indonesia. The aircraft was conducting a demonstration tour of the region and had departed from Jakarta's Halim Airport only minutes prior to the impact. The flight was intended as a promotional mission for the new jet, carrying a group of Sukhoi staff alongside representatives from several local Indonesian airlines. The impact with the mountain resulted in 45 fatalities, with no survivors recorded from the 37 passengers and 8 crew members on board.

Investigation

Investigations into the accident focused on the flight path of the aircraft as it moved from Jakarta toward its destination. The aircraft was in the initial stages of its flight when it struck the side of the mountain.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the terrain of Mount Salak during a short-duration promotional flight.

Contributing factors

controlled flight into terrain

More accident analyses

Investigation report by Wikidata contributors. Original record: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1419491. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the CC0 (Wikidata).