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Aircraft Runway Excursion at Banda Neira Airport (PK-NCL)

Banda Neira, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 5, 2006, a Casa 212 Aviocar (registration PK-NCL) operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA was involved in an aviation accident near Banda Neira, Indonesia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered off a wet runway at Banda Neira Airport during heavy rain, causing the undercarriage to collapse and the airframe to break in two. All 18 occupants escaped with minor injuries.

Incident Overview and Conditions During the event, the aircraft was operating under heavy rain. It landed on runway 10/28 at Banda Neira Airport, which was wet at the time of the approach. Following touchdown, the aircraft slid and subsequently veered off the runway to the right side. The excursion occurred while the aircraft was still in contact with the paved surface before transitioning to the adjacent terrain. ## Damage and Occupant Status As the aircraft moved onto soft ground, the undercarriage collapsed. The structural impact caused the airframe to break into two sections. Despite the significant damage to the aircraft, all 18 occupants on board were able to escape. Each of the 18 individuals sustained only minor injuries in the incident.

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