Accident
While approaching Palembang-Sultan Badaruddin II Airport, a Garuda C-47 aircraft collided with another Garuda C-47 registered PK-GDE. The second aircraft was inbound from Jakarta carrying 13 passengers and four crew members. Following the collision, both aircraft went out of control and crashed into a swampy area. All 34 occupants on both aircraft were killed.
Aircraft
The second aircraft involved was a Garuda C-47 registered PK-GDE. The registration of the first aircraft was not specified. Both were operated by Garuda Indonesia.
Investigation
An official investigation was conducted into the accident. The probable cause was determined based on the available evidence. The investigation found that the collision occurred when both aircraft were approaching the same airport at the same time.
Probable Cause
The official findings stated: "It is believed the collision was caused by the fact that both crew failed to pay sufficient attention to potential traffic while approaching the same airport at the same time. Poor ATC assistance may have been a contributing factor."