Hard landing involving twin-engine aircraft at Yogyakarta-Adisutjipto Airport

No fatalities • Yogyakarta, Indonesia • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine airplane sustained significant structural damage following a heavy landing at Yogyakarta-Adisutjipto Airport, though no injuries were reported.

What happened

On an unspecified date, a twin-engine airplane was involved in a landing accident at Yogyakarta-Adisutjipto Airport. During the arrival phase, the aircraft struck the runway with excessive force. The impact was severe enough to cause irreparable structural damage to the airframe, resulting in the aircraft being declared a total loss.

Despite the intensity of the hard landing, there were no casualties among the people on board. All 10 occupants remained uninjured throughout the event.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons for the heavy impact upon landing remain undetermined. The primary consequence of the incident was the destruction of the aircraft due to the extent of the structural damage sustained during the touchdown.

Probable cause

The cause of the heavy landing remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-10-13 Avro 748 accident near Yogyakarta, Indonesia?

A twin-engine airplane sustained significant structural damage following a heavy landing at Yogyakarta-Adisutjipto Airport, though no injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-10-13 Avro 748 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-10-13 involved a Avro 748, registration PK-IHO, operated by Bouraq Indonesia Airlines, at Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the heavy landing remains unknown.

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