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Aircraft Crashes After Right Engine Failure on Final Approach; 16 Killed (PK-IHE)

Surabaya-Juanda, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 9, 1993, an Avro 748 (registration PK-IHE) operated by Bouraq Indonesia Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Surabaya-Juanda, Indonesia during landing or approach. 16 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right engine on short final for undetermined reasons; the relative low approach speed of the aircraft contributed to the stall/right bank. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

On short final to Surabaya-Juanda Airport, the right engine failed, the aircraft banked right and crashed in a swampy area 800 meters short of the runway, killing 16 and injuring 28.

Accident Details

On short final approach to Surabaya-Juanda Airport, the right engine of the aircraft failed. As a result, the aircraft banked to the right and subsequently crashed into a swampy area located approximately 800 meters short of the runway.

Casualties

The accident resulted in 16 occupants being killed and 28 others sustaining injuries.

Probable Cause

According to official findings, the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the right engine on short final for undetermined reasons. Additionally, the relatively low approach speed of the aircraft was a contributing factor to the stall and right bank that led to the crash.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Jan 1993 Avro 748 accident near Surabaya-Juanda, Indonesia?

On short final to Surabaya-Juanda Airport, the right engine failed, the aircraft banked right and crashed in a swampy area 800 meters short of the runway, killing 16 and injuring 28.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jan 1993 Avro 748 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 16 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Jan 1993 involved an Avro 748, registration PK-IHE, operated by Bouraq Indonesia Airlines, at Surabaya-Juanda, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the right engine on short final for undetermined reasons; the relative low approach speed of the aircraft contributed to the stall/right bank.

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