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Aircraft Crash Near Tarakan Airport (PK-VIZ)

Tarakan, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 7, 2002, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration PK-VIZ) operated by Dirgantara Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Tarakan, Indonesia during landing or approach. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed on a hill 1,500 meters short of the runway at Tarakan Airport after the pilot returned due to engine problems. Seven occupants were killed and three were injured.

Incident Overview and Flight Details An aircraft departed from Tarakan Airport with the intended destination of Long Bawan. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot reported encountering engine problems. Due to these mechanical issues, the pilot made the decision to return to the airport. The aircraft was on approach when it stalled and subsequently crashed on the top of a hill. The crash site was located 1,500 meters short of the runway. The incident resulted in significant casualties, with seven occupants killed and three passengers injured. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond Tarakan Airport and Long Bawan is provided in the source material.

Probable cause

Engine failure for unknown reasons.
Engine failure

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