Aircraft accident near Datah Dawai Airport

No fatalities • Datah Dawai, Indonesia • Takeoff (climb)

A commercial flight departing from Datah Dawai Airport crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in multiple injuries among the 18 people on board.

What happened

A commercial flight operating from Datah Dawai Airport toward Samarinda, East Kalimantan, was involved in an aviation accident shortly after departure. The aircraft, carrying a total of 18 individuals including the pilot, crashed approximately 2 km north of the runway 02 extension. The incident occurred during the initial climb phase of the flight. At the time of the accident, meteorological conditions at the site were reported as clear.

Findings

Following the impact, the distribution of injuries among the passengers and crew was recorded. The pilot and 11 passengers suffered serious injuries. Additionally, 6 individuals on board were found to have sustained either minor injuries or no injuries at all.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2000-11-18 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Datah Dawai, Indonesia?

A commercial flight departing from Datah Dawai Airport crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in multiple injuries among the 18 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2000-11-18 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-11-18 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration PK-VIY, operated by Dirgantara Air Service, at Datah Dawai, Indonesia.

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