Aircraft crash near Tanjung Pandan-Buluh Tumbang Airport

15 fatalities • Tanjung Pandan-H. AS. Hanandjoeddin, Indonesia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into a coconut grove short of the runway during its final approach to Tanjung Pandan-Buluh Tumbang Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities.

What happened

During the final approach to runway 36 at Tanjung Pandan-Buluh Tumbang Airport, the aircraft experienced a significant loss of control. While maintaining an altitude of approximately 2,000 feet, the plane underwent a severe left roll, reaching an angle of 80 degrees. This maneuver caused the aircraft to lose necessary altitude, leading to an impact within a coconut grove situated roughly 1,500 metres before the runway threshold.

Outcomes

  • The accident resulted in 15 fatalities.
  • Among the deceased were four crew members.
  • All other individuals on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a severe left roll during final approach, leading to a loss of altitude and subsequent impact.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-04-19 BAe ATP accident near Tanjung Pandan-H. AS. Hanandjoeddin, Indonesia?

An aircraft crashed into a coconut grove short of the runway during its final approach to Tanjung Pandan-Buluh Tumbang Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-04-19 BAe ATP accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 15 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-04-19 involved a BAe ATP, registration PK-MTX, operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA, at Tanjung Pandan-H. AS. Hanandjoeddin, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a severe left roll during final approach, leading to a loss of altitude and subsequent impact.

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