No fatalities

1994-01-06: Britten-Norman Islander (PK-VIV) — Dirgantara Air Service — Kualakapuas, Indonesia

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On January 6, 1994, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration PK-VIV) operated by Dirgantara Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Kualakapuas, Indonesia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781209282Data APIEditorial standards

About 30 minutes into a flight, the pilot experienced a left engine power loss with low oil pressure and high temperature, leading to an emergency landing in a field. All 10 occupants escaped uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview

Approximately 30 minutes after departure, while cruising at altitude, the pilot detected a loss of power from the left engine. Simultaneously, the oil pressure dropped and the engine temperature rose. In response, the pilot initiated a descent and attempted an emergency landing in an open field near Kualakapuas, approximately 63 kilometers northwest of Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport.

Engine Failure

The pilot noted the loss of power on the left engine accompanied by a decrease in oil pressure and an increase in engine temperature. These indications prompted immediate action to secure the aircraft.

Emergency Landing

The pilot reduced altitude and aimed for a suitable open field in the Kualakapuas area. The emergency landing was executed in this field, located about 63 kilometers from the intended airport.

Outcome

All 10 occupants on board evacuated the aircraft without injury. However, the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

No further information regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or flight details was provided in the source.