Aircraft damage during cargo flight in Indonesia

No fatalities • Pontianak-Supadio, Indonesia • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo aircraft operating for Pertamina sustained substantial damage after striking a runway surface during its final approach.

What happened

During the final stage of a scheduled cargo operation for the Pertamina Company, an aircraft experienced a significant excursion on the runway. As the flight was completing its mission, the left wing of the plane made contact with the surface of runway 15. This impact caused the aircraft to lose stability and veer away from the paved area.

The movement continued until the plane came to a complete stop off the runway. Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent loss of control, all four crew members were able to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. However, the structural damage sustained by the aircraft was so extensive that it was declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the left wing striking the runway surface during the landing phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft's left wing made contact with the runway surface, leading to a loss of control and subsequent excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-01-19 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Pontianak-Supadio, Indonesia?

A cargo aircraft operating for Pertamina sustained substantial damage after striking a runway surface during its final approach.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-01-19 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 1973-01-19 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration PK-EHC, operated by Trans Nusantara Airways (Transna Indonesia), at Pontianak-Supadio, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft's left wing made contact with the runway surface, leading to a loss of control and subsequent excursion.

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