No fatalities

1993-06-21: Douglas DC-9 (PK-GNT) — Garuda Indonesian Airways — Denpasar-I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Indonesia

Denpasar-I Gusti Ngurah Rai, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 21, 1993, a Douglas DC-9 (registration PK-GNT) operated by Garuda Indonesian Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Denpasar-I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Indonesia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Wrong approach configuration on part of the flying crew. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781209895Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft was too high on approach to Denpasar Airport, leading to an overcorrection and a high-rate descent. It struck the runway with 5g acceleration. Occupants disembarked safely, but major fuselage damage resulted in the aircraft being declared beyond repair.

Incident Details

On approach to Denpasar-I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali, the aircraft was too high on the glide path. The captain made an overcorrection, which caused the aircraft to approach the runway with a high rate of descent. The aircraft was in a nose-up attitude when it struck the runway surface. The impact registered a positive acceleration of 5 g.

Post-Landing Actions

After the landing, the crew executed the deceleration and braking procedures. They subsequently vacated the runway and taxied to the gate. All occupants disembarked safely.

Aircraft Damage and Disposition

A thorough inspection by technicians found that the aircraft had sustained major fuselage damage. As a result, the aircraft was later declared as damaged beyond repair.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation into the incident identified the probable cause as a wrong approach configuration on the part of the flying crew.