On January 16, 1995, a Boeing 737-200 (registration PK-JHF) operated by Sempati Air was involved in an aviation accident near Yogyakarta, Indonesia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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After landing on wet runway 09, the aircraft overran, lost its nose gear, and came to rest 100 meters further. All 58 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Incident
The aircraft landed on wet runway 09 at Yogyakarta Airport following a thunderstorm that had just passed over the airport. The approach was completed with flaps set at 30 degrees. After touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran the runway, and lost its nose gear. It came to rest approximately 100 meters beyond the runway end.
Occupants
All 58 occupants on board evacuated without injury.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage and was deemed beyond repair.
Braking Conditions
Braking action was reported as poor, likely due to the wet runway conditions from the recent thunderstorm.
What happened in the 16 Jan 1995 Boeing 737-200 accident near Yogyakarta, Indonesia?
After landing on wet runway 09, the aircraft overran, lost its nose gear, and came to rest 100 meters further. All 58 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jan 1995 Boeing 737-200 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Jan 1995 involved a Boeing 737-200, registration PK-JHF, operated by Sempati Air, at Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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