On December 13, 1996, a Casa 212 Aviocar (registration PK-NCO) operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA was involved in an aviation accident near Kupang, Indonesia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost directional control after landing, leading to a runway excursion and structural failure. 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.
A twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway after landing at Kupang-El Tari Airport, resulting in significant structural damage but no injuries.
What happened
Upon completing its landing at Kupang-El Tari Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of directional control. During the excursion, the plane departed from the active runway and moved off the paved surface. The force of the event caused the aircraft to lose its left wing before finally coming to a stop.
Despite the severity of the impact, all six occupants on board were able to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft itself sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
The aircraft veered off the runway following the landing phase.
The structural integrity of the plane was compromised by the loss of a wing.
The aircraft went out of control during the rollout on the runway.
Probable cause
The aircraft lost directional control after landing, leading to a runway excursion and structural failure.