Accident Overview
A charter flight departing from Singapore bound for Jakarta crashed in a prairie near Tegal, approximately 260 kilometers southeast of the intended destination. The accident resulted in the deaths of the pilot and five passengers, while three other occupants sustained injuries.
Circumstances
About four hours after departure, the captain realized he was not on the correct route and was lost. As the aircraft was short on fuel, the captain reduced altitude and attempted an emergency landing. The airplane subsequently crashed in a prairie near Tegal.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the crew lost their orientation in flight, probably due to a faulty compass reading on the part of the crew or a possible technical problem with the compass. An emergency landing was necessary due to fuel exhaustion.