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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash on Mount Saran (PK-ZAA)

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On April 25, 1994, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration PK-ZAA) operated by Dirgantara Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Saran, Indonesia in flight. 11 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into Mount Saran while descending in poor weather en route from Pontianak to Nanga Pinoh, killing all 11 occupants.

Incident Overview and Route Details The accident occurred while the aircraft was en route from Pontianak to Nanga Pinoh. The pilot reported encountering poor weather conditions during the flight. ## Crash Circumstances While descending in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), the twin-engine aircraft struck the slope of Mount Saran. The impact site was located 48 km west of Nanga Pinoh. ## Casualties All 11 occupants on board the aircraft were killed in the crash. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be controlled flight into terrain.

Controlled flight into terrain

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Frequently asked questions

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

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into Mount Saran while descending in poor weather en route from Pontianak to Nanga Pinoh, killing all 11 occupants.

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

The accident was fatal, resulting in 11 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Apr 1994 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?

Controlled flight into terrain

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