No fatalities

Aircraft accident at Tanjung Santan Airport (PK-NDH)

Tanjung Santan, Indonesia

On February 7, 1977, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration PK-NDH) operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA was involved in an aviation accident near Tanjung Santan, Indonesia. 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.

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An aircraft was involved in an accident at Tanjung Santan Airport under undetermined conditions, resulting in no injuries.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft was involved in an accident while operating at Tanjung Santan Airport. The event occurred during operations at the airfield, though the specific flight phase has not been documented. Following the impact, it was confirmed that there were no casualties among those on board.

Findings

The exact sequence of events leading to the crash remains unknown, as the circumstances surrounding the accident have not yet been established. Investigators have not released details regarding the specific cause of the event or any mechanical or environmental factors that may have contributed to the incident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Feb 1977 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Tanjung Santan, Indonesia?

An aircraft was involved in an accident at Tanjung Santan Airport under undetermined conditions, resulting in no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Feb 1977 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Feb 1977 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration PK-NDH, operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA, at Tanjung Santan, Indonesia.