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Aircraft Crash in Residential Area Near Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport (PK-KCC)

Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 2, 1989, a Cessna 404 Titan (registration PK-KCC) operated by Bali International Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor, Indonesia during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was too low during final approach, leading to a collision with a house roof and a crash in a residential area short of the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck a house roof and crashed in a residential area short of the runway at Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport, killing three passengers and injuring 19 others.

Incident Overview During final approach to Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport, an aircraft descended at an altitude that was too low. The crew did not recognize the low altitude before the aircraft collided with the roof of a house and crashed into a residential area located a few hundred meters short of the runway. The impact destroyed the aircraft and several houses. Casualties included three passenger fatalities, four other injured occupants, and 15 injured people on the ground. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or exact cause beyond the crew's failure to realize the altitude was too low.

Probable cause

The crew failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was too low during final approach, leading to a collision with a house roof and a crash in a residential area short of the runway.
Controlled flight into terrain

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Oct 1989 Cessna 404 Titan accident near Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor, Indonesia?

An aircraft struck a house roof and crashed in a residential area short of the runway at Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport, killing three passengers and injuring 19 others.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Oct 1989 Cessna 404 Titan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Oct 1989 involved a Cessna 404 Titan, registration PK-KCC, operated by Bali International Air Service, at Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was too low during final approach, leading to a collision with a house roof and a crash in a residential area short of the runway.

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