Charter Flight Crash Near Pekanbaru

14 fatalities • Pekanbaru-Sultan Syarif Kasim II-Simpang Tiga, Indonesia • Landing (descent or approach)

A charter flight transporting Hudbay Oil Company employees crashed during its final approach to Pekanbaru, resulting in numerous fatalities.

What happened

A charter operation traveling from Singapore toward Pekanbaru ended in a fatal accident during the landing phase. The aircraft was transporting a total of 17 people, consisting of four crew members and 13 employees from the Hudbay Oil Company.

As the flight was performing its final approach to the destination, the right engine experienced a failure. This loss of power caused the aircraft to descend prematurely, resulting in a crash approximately 2 km before reaching the runway threshold. The impact led to 14 fatalities and left three passengers with serious injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was the failure of the right engine while the aircraft was on final approach. The specific underlying reason for this mechanical failure remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The loss of power following a failure of the right engine during the final approach phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1981-04-28 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Pekanbaru-Sultan Syarif Kasim II-Simpang Tiga, Indonesia?

A charter flight transporting Hudbay Oil Company employees crashed during its final approach to Pekanbaru, resulting in numerous fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1981-04-28 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 14 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1981-04-28 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration PK-OBK, operated by Airfast Indonesia, at Pekanbaru-Sultan Syarif Kasim II-Simpang Tiga, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of power following a failure of the right engine during the final approach phase.

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