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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes in Banana Plantation During Takeoff (PK-NUT)

Bintuni, IndonesiaTakeoff (climb)

On July 17, 1995, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration PK-NUT) operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA was involved in an aviation accident near Bintuni, Indonesia during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during takeoff after the aircraft suffered aquaplaning. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft lost control during takeoff from runway 13, veered off the runway, and crashed in a banana plantation. One pilot was killed, several occupants were injured, and the aircraft was written off.

Incident Overview During the takeoff roll from runway 13, a twin-engine aircraft went out of control. The aircraft veered off the runway and crashed in a banana plantation. The incident resulted in one pilot being killed and several other occupants being injured, some of them seriously. The aircraft was written off following the crash. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause was loss of control during takeoff after the aircraft suffered aquaplaning. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the runway and crash site description.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jul 1995 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Bintuni, Indonesia?

A twin-engine aircraft lost control during takeoff from runway 13, veered off the runway, and crashed in a banana plantation. One pilot was killed, several occupants were injured, and the aircraft was written off.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jul 1995 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jul 1995 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration PK-NUT, operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA, at Bintuni, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control during takeoff after the aircraft suffered aquaplaning

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