No fatalities

Aircraft accident at Samarinda Airport (PK-KTD)

Samarinda, IndonesiaFlight

On January 10, 1977, a Britten-Norman Trislander (registration PK-KTD) operated by Bali International Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Samarinda, Indonesia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed while operating at Samarinda Airport under unspecified conditions, resulting in no injuries.

What happened

An aviation incident occurred at Samarinda Airport involving an aircraft that crashed during its operations. While the specific flight phase and the exact sequence of events leading to the impact remain undetermined, the event took place within the vicinity of the airport premises.

According to available reports, there were no fatalities or injuries recorded as a result of this accident. The circumstances surrounding the descent or landing of the aircraft have not been fully clarified by official investigators at this time.

Findings

The precise cause of the crash remains unknown, as the specific details regarding the operational environment and the mechanical state of the aircraft were not documented in the initial report. The investigation into the unknown circumstances of the event is required to determine why the aircraft failed to complete its mission safely.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Jan 1977 Britten-Norman Trislander accident near Samarinda, Indonesia?

An aircraft crashed while operating at Samarinda Airport under unspecified conditions, resulting in no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jan 1977 Britten-Norman Trislander accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Jan 1977 involved a Britten-Norman Trislander, registration PK-KTD, operated by Bali International Air Service, at Samarinda, Indonesia.