On September 29, 1999, an Antonov AN-12 (registration LZ-SFJ) operated by Air Sofia was involved in an aviation accident near Pekanbaru-Sultan Syarif Kasim II-Simpang Tiga, Indonesia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A four-engine cargo aircraft crashed short of the runway during its final approach to Pekanbaru-Simpang Tiga Airport, resulting in no fatalities.
What happened
During the final approach phase of a cargo operation, a four-engine aircraft operating for Mandala Airlines impacted the ground approximately 1,300 metres before reaching the runway at Pekanbaru-Simpang Tiga Airport. The impact caused the airframe to break into two separate pieces upon coming to a halt.
While the accident resulted in significant damage to the aircraft, all seven crew members on board managed to exit the wreckage. There were no fatalities reported, and the crew sustained only minor injuries during the event.
Findings
No specific technical causes or contributing factors were detailed in the provided report regarding the impact.