No fatalities

2012-06-01: Boeing 737-400 (PK-CJV) — Sriwijaya Air — Pontianak-Supadio, Indonesia

Pontianak-Supadio, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 1, 2012, a Boeing 737-400 (registration PK-CJV) operated by Sriwijaya Air was involved in an aviation accident near Pontianak-Supadio, Indonesia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 737-400
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An aircraft veered off the runway after landing on a wet surface in Pontianak, resulting in the nose gear being torn off and both main gear sinking. All 163 occupants evacuated safely.

Accident

During the approach to Pontianak, the aircraft encountered unstable conditions due to turbulence and poor weather with heavy rainfall. The landing was performed on wet runway 15. Upon touchdown, the aircraft skidded and veered off the left side of the runway, entering a muddy field. The impact caused the nose gear to tear off, and both main landing gear sank into the ground, leaving both engines resting on the terrain. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Occupants and Evacuation

All 163 individuals on board evacuated safely following the accident.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, the weather was reported as wind from 230 degrees at 22 knots, visibility 600 meters, few clouds at 900 feet, broken clouds at 700 feet, cumulonimbus clouds above the terrain, and turbulence.