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Aircraft ground impact during approach (PK-OBV)

Tanah Merah, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 7, 1993, an Avro 748 (registration PK-OBV) operated by Airfast Indonesia was involved in an aviation accident near Tanah Merah, Indonesia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway because it was flying too low during the approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck the ground short of the runway during its final approach, resulting in no injuries to the occupants.

What happened

During the approach phase of the flight, the aircraft descended below the required altitude and made contact with the terrain before reaching the runway threshold. The force of the impact caused the undercarriage to be detached from the airframe. Following the collision with the ground, the aircraft slid along the surface and came to a stop on its belly.

There were six people on board at the time of the incident. All occupants managed to exit the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft sustained significant damage during the event and was subsequently declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating at an insufficient altitude prior to impacting the ground.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway because it was flying too low during the approach.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Sept 1993 Avro 748 accident near Tanah Merah, Indonesia?

An aircraft struck the ground short of the runway during its final approach, resulting in no injuries to the occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Sept 1993 Avro 748 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Sept 1993 involved an Avro 748, registration PK-OBV, operated by Airfast Indonesia, at Tanah Merah, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway because it was flying too low during the approach.

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