Sukhoi SJ100-95 crash near Mt. Salak, Indonesia

44 fatalities • Mt. Salak, Indonesia

A Sukhoi SJ100-95 aircraft crashed into terrain during a demonstration flight near Jakarta, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

On May 9, 2012, at 14:50 local time, a Sukhoi SJ100-95, registered as RP97004, crashed into terrain approximately 35 miles south of Jakarta, Indonesia. The aircraft was performing a demonstration flight at the time of the accident. The impact resulted in 44 fatalities, including 40 passengers and 4 crew members. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash.

The investigation

The National Transportation Safety Committee of Indonesia (NTSC/KNKT) led the investigation. Because the aircraft was equipped with an ACSS/L3 Terrain Warning and Traffic Collision Avoidance System (T2CAS), and the United States is the state of design and manufacture for that system, the NTSB provided a U.S. accredited representative to assist the Indonesian authorities.

Probable cause

No probable cause was identified in the provided source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 May 2012 SUKHOI SJ100 95 accident near Mt. Salak, Indonesia?

A Sukhoi SJ100-95 aircraft crashed into terrain during a demonstration flight near Jakarta, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 May 2012 SUKHOI SJ100 95 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 44 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 May 2012 involved a SUKHOI SJ100 95, operated by Sukhoi, at Mt. Salak, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was identified in the provided source material.

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