Aircraft crash on Mount Saran during descent

11 fatalities • Mt Saran, Indonesia • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Nanga Pinoh after encountering adverse weather conditions during its approach.

What happened

During a flight traveling from Pontianak to Nanga Pinoh, the aircraft encountered severe weather. While the crew was performing a descent under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), the twin engine aircraft collided with the terrain. The impact occurred on the slope of Mt Saran, situated approximately 48 km to the west of Nanga Pinoh.

All 11 fatalities were recorded following the impact. There were no survivors among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in poor weather conditions at the time of the accident.
  • The collision occurred while the aircraft was navigating through IMC.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while descending through instrument meteorological conditions and adverse weather.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-04-25 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Mt Saran, Indonesia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Nanga Pinoh after encountering adverse weather conditions during its approach.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-04-25 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 11 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-04-25 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration PK-ZAA, operated by Dirgantara Air Service, at Mt Saran, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while descending through instrument meteorological conditions and adverse weather.

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