Accident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft operating a cargo flight from Singapore-Seletar Airport to Pontianak crashed into the sea approximately 128 kilometers west of Pontianak, in the region of the Batu Islands. The aircraft was carrying three crew members and a load consisting of engine spare parts.
Flight Details
About 65 minutes after departure, the captain informed air traffic control that the right engine had failed. The aircraft then began descending at a rate of 200 feet per minute. The last radio contact was recorded when the aircraft reached an altitude of 3,500 feet.
Search and Debris
Following the crash, few pieces of debris were found floating on the water. No trace of the three occupants was discovered.
Official Findings
According to the official investigation, it is believed that the right engine failed in flight because the aircraft was overloaded. It was reported that no mission order or any weight and balance sheet had been published prior to departure.