3 fatalities

1997-07-09: Casa 212 Aviocar (PK-NCS) — Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA — Ambon-Pattimura, Indonesia

Ambon-Pattimura, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 9, 1997, a Casa 212 Aviocar (registration PK-NCS) operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA was involved in an aviation accident near Ambon-Pattimura, Indonesia during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right engine on final approach 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 1781205981Data APIEditorial standards

A ferry flight delayed by technical issues with the right engine stalled and crashed short of the runway at Ambon-Pattimura Airport in light rain and mist. The aircraft was destroyed and all three crew members were killed.

Incident Overview

A ferry flight from Langgur was delayed for several hours due to technical problems with the right engine. The decision was made to fly the aircraft to Ambon for repairs. During the final approach to Ambon-Pattimura Airport in light rain and mist, the aircraft stalled and crashed 270 meters short of the runway. The aircraft was destroyed, and all three crew members were killed.

Flight Details

The flight originated from Langgur, where the aircraft experienced issues with the right engine, causing a delay of several hours. The purpose of the flight was to ferry the aircraft to Ambon for maintenance. The crew consisted of three individuals.

Accident Sequence

On approach to Ambon-Pattimura Airport, conditions included light rain and mist. While on final approach, the aircraft entered a stall and subsequently impacted the ground 270 meters before the runway threshold. The impact destroyed the aircraft.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the right engine on final approach for unknown reasons.

Casualties

All three crew members on board were killed.