Disappearance of charter aircraft near Banda Aceh

4 fatalities • Banda Aceh, Indonesia • Flight

A twin-engine charter flight disappeared with four people on board after losing radio contact during its flight from Banda Aceh-Blang Bintang Airport.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft departed from Banda Aceh-Blang Bintang Airport operating as a charter service. At the time of departure, the flight was carrying one pilot and three passengers.

Approximately 35 minutes after takeoff, the aircraft ceased all radio communications. Following this loss of contact, the plane disappeared without any further indication of its position or status. Despite the initiation of search and rescue operations, no wreckage or debris from the aircraft was located, and no information regarding the fate of the four fatalities has been recovered.

Findings

The aircraft vanished without trace during the en route phase of flight. The disappearance remains unexplained as search efforts failed to locate any evidence of the impact or the occupants.

Probable cause

The cause of the disappearance remains undetermined due to the lack of wreckage or recovered flight data.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-08-10 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Banda Aceh, Indonesia?

A twin-engine charter flight disappeared with four people on board after losing radio contact during its flight from Banda Aceh-Blang Bintang Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-08-10 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-08-10 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration PK-ZAL, operated by Sabang Merauke Raya Air Charter - SMAC, at Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the disappearance remains undetermined due to the lack of wreckage or recovered flight data.

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