4 fatalities

Disappearance of Twin-Engine Charter Aircraft from Banda Aceh (PK-ZAL)

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On August 10, 1984, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration PK-ZAL) operated by Sabang Merauke Raya Air Charter - SMAC was involved in an aviation accident near Banda Aceh, Indonesia in flight. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 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 carrying one pilot and three passengers disappeared about 35 minutes after departing Banda Aceh-Blang Bintang Airport. Search and rescue operations failed to locate the aircraft or its occupants.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A twin-engine aircraft departed from Banda Aceh-Blang Bintang Airport on a charter flight. The aircraft was carrying a total of four people: one pilot and three passengers. ## Loss of Contact and Search Efforts The last recorded radio contact with the aircraft occurred approximately 35 minutes after departure. Following this final communication, the aircraft was lost without trace. Subsequent search and rescue (SAR) operations were conducted but failed to find any trace of the aircraft or its four occupants. ## Investigation Status The source does not provide information regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, exact date of the incident, the operating company, or the determined cause of the disappearance.

Frequently asked questions

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

A twin-engine aircraft carrying one pilot and three passengers disappeared about 35 minutes after departing Banda Aceh-Blang Bintang Airport. Search and rescue operations failed to locate the aircraft or its occupants.

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

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

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