No fatalities

Pertamina Cargo Flight Runway Excursion (PK-EHC)

Pontianak-Supadio, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 19, 1973, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration PK-EHC) operated by Trans Nusantara Airways (Transna Indonesia) was involved in an aviation accident near Pontianak-Supadio, Indonesia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft operating for Pertamina struck a runway with its left wing, veered off the surface, and was destroyed. All four crew members escaped without injury.

Incident Overview A cargo flight operated on behalf of Pertamina ended in a runway excursion when the aircraft made contact with the runway surface using its left wing. The event occurred during the final segment of the flight. ## Sequence of Events After the left wing struck the runway, the aircraft lost control and veered off the runway. It eventually came to rest outside the paved surface. ## Outcome All four crew members on board escaped the incident without injury. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair, resulting in a total loss of the airframe. ## Operational Context The flight was being conducted as a cargo operation for Pertamina. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, or precise location of the incident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jan 1973 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Pontianak-Supadio, Indonesia?

A cargo aircraft operating for Pertamina struck a runway with its left wing, veered off the surface, and was destroyed. All four crew members escaped without injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jan 1973 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 19 Jan 1973 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration PK-EHC, operated by Trans Nusantara Airways (Transna Indonesia), at Pontianak-Supadio, Indonesia.