No fatalities

Nose Gear Collapse at Manado-Sam Ratulangi Airport (PK-IHI)

Manado-Sam Ratulangi, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 10, 1982, an Avro 748 (registration PK-IHI) operated by Bouraq Indonesia Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Manado-Sam Ratulangi, Indonesia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The nose gear collapsed on landing for unknown reasons. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft suffered a nose gear collapse after landing at Manado-Sam Ratulangi Airport. The plane slid on its belly and veered off the runway, but all 45 occupants escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview and Outcome Following its touchdown at Manado-Sam Ratulangi Airport, the aircraft experienced a nose gear collapse. The airplane subsequently slid on its belly before veering off the runway and coming to a stop. Despite the incident, all 45 occupants on board escaped without injury. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the nose gear collapsed on landing for unknown reasons. No specific cause for the structural failure was identified in the findings provided in the source.

Probable cause

The nose gear collapsed on landing for unknown reasons.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Dec 1982 Avro 748 accident near Manado-Sam Ratulangi, Indonesia?

An aircraft suffered a nose gear collapse after landing at Manado-Sam Ratulangi Airport. The plane slid on its belly and veered off the runway, but all 45 occupants escaped uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Dec 1982 Avro 748 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Dec 1982 involved an Avro 748, registration PK-IHI, operated by Bouraq Indonesia Airlines, at Manado-Sam Ratulangi, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The nose gear collapsed on landing for unknown reasons.