On December 28, 2014, an AIRBUS A320 - 216 216 was involved in an aviation accident near Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia. 162 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) of Indonesia notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Airbus A320-216 on December 28, 2014. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation.
Accident Notification
On December 28, 2014, an accident occurred involving an Airbus A320-216 aircraft. The National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) of Indonesia notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States about the accident.
Investigation Involvement
The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the NTSC investigation. This appointment is made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the State of Manufacturer and Design of the aircraft engines.
Information Release
All investigative information regarding the accident will be released by the National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) of Indonesia.
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4 Apr 2026 — Airbus A320-232 (JetBlue Airways)
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