Belly landing of twin-engine aircraft at Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport

No fatalities • Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor, Indonesia • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft experienced a gear-up landing on runway 29 at Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport, resulting in significant damage but no fatalities.

What happened

On an unspecified date, a twin-engine aircraft was involved in an incident during its arrival at Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport. While attempting to land on runway 29, the aircraft performed a belly landing. The impact of the landing caused extensive damage to the airframe, rendering the plane a total loss.

Despite the severity of the structural damage, all 52 occupants were able to evacuate the aircraft without injury. There were no reported fatalities or injuries resulting from the emergency landing.

Findings

The exact reason for the landing gear failure or the decision to perform a gear-up approach remains undetermined at this time. The primary factor in the destruction of the aircraft was the impact of the fuselage against the runway surface during the belly landing.

Probable cause

The cause of the gear-up landing is currently unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-01-04 Avro 748 accident near Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor, Indonesia?

A twin-engine aircraft experienced a gear-up landing on runway 29 at Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport, resulting in significant damage but no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-01-04 Avro 748 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-01-04 involved a Avro 748, registration PK-IHA, operated by Bouraq Indonesia Airlines, at Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the gear-up landing is currently unknown.

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