Hard landing involving Brantas Airlines aircraft at Banjarmasin

No fatalities • Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor, Indonesia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft operated by Brantas Airlines experienced a heavy landing at Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport, resulting in minor injuries and hull loss.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft operated by Brantas Airlines arrived at Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport. During the arrival phase, the plane experienced a heavy landing on the runway. While the impact was significant enough to cause the aircraft to be written off, all 126 people on board were able to evacuate the vessel safely.

Among the total number of occupants, there were six injuries reported, though these were described as minor in nature. No fatalities occurred during the incident.

Findings

The specific reasons for the high-impact landing remain undetermined at this time. The investigation has not yet established why the aircraft failed to touch down smoothly.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-01-13 Douglas DC-9 accident near Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor, Indonesia?

An aircraft operated by Brantas Airlines experienced a heavy landing at Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport, resulting in minor injuries and hull loss.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-01-13 Douglas DC-9 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-01-13 involved a Douglas DC-9, registration PK-GND, operated by Garuda Indonesian Airways, at Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor, Indonesia.

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