No fatalities

Aircraft Overran Runway at Ilaga Airport in Poor Weather (PK-YPF)

Ilaga, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 30, 1996, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration PK-YPF) operated by Trigana Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Ilaga, 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 overran the runway at Ilaga Airport after landing in heavy rain on a wet surface. All five occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Weather Conditions An aircraft completed its approach to Ilaga Airport under poor weather conditions, which were characterized by heavy rainfall. The adverse weather directly impacted the landing environment, contributing to the subsequent runway excursion. ## Runway Excursion and Aircraft Damage Following touchdown on a wet runway surface, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining available distance. As a result, it overran the runway and came to rest down an embankment. The impact and subsequent position of the aircraft resulted in damage that was assessed as beyond repair. ## Occupant Safety Despite the severity of the aircraft damage, all five occupants on board escaped the incident uninjured. No injuries were reported among the individuals present in the aircraft.