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Aviation Accident: Loss of Control After Takeoff from Palembang Airport (T-1202)

Palembang, IndonesiaTakeoff (climb)

On October 16, 1964, an Antonov AN-12 (registration T-1202) operated by Indonesian Air Force - TNI-AU Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara was involved in an aviation accident near Palembang, Indonesia during takeoff. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a field shortly after takeoff from Palembang Airport while climbing. Three occupants were killed, 13 were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed. It was en route to a military ceremony.

Incident Overview and Casualties An aircraft experienced a loss of control shortly after departing from Palembang Airport. The incident occurred during the climb phase, resulting in a crash in a field located a few kilometers from the airfield. The accident resulted in three fatalities and 13 injuries among the occupants. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash. ## Operational Context At the time of the accident, the aircraft was en route to a military ceremony. The passenger manifest included dancers and television journalists. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the general area of Palembang Airport is provided in the source material.

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