Aircraft crash near Rahadi Oesman Airport

2 fatalities • Ketapang, Indonesia • Takeoff (climb)

A ferry flight involving a two-person crew ended in a fatal accident near Ketapang, West Kalimantan, after the aircraft struck a hospital roof during takeoff.

What happened

A ferry flight was underway on 31 December 2009, traveling from Ketapang toward the Tangar Airstrip. The flight path had previously included stops at Ujung Tanjung, Jambi, and Pangkal Pinang. The aircraft, operated with a crew consisting of one pilot and one maintenance engineer, was considered airworthy prior to its departure from Ketapang.

At approximately 08:17 local time, the pilot initiated engine start procedures. Following this, the crew received taxi clearance via taxiway A and was authorized to use the intersection of runway 17. After receiving departure clearance from Air Traffic Control, the aircraft took off at 01:25 UTC.

One minute after departure, the aircraft crashed at 01:26 UTC. During the initial climb, the aircraft struck the roof of a hospital and subsequently broke apart in a parking area located roughly 1.5 kilometers to the left of the flight path centerline. The accident resulted in two fatalities, involving both the pilot and the engineer.

Findings

  • The aircraft involved was a non-specified aircraft type.
  • The crash occurred during the takeoff phase of flight.
  • The impact with a building structure was the primary event leading to the destruction of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a hospital roof during the initial climb phase immediately following takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2009-12-31 Fletcher FU-24 accident near Ketapang, Indonesia?

A ferry flight involving a two-person crew ended in a fatal accident near Ketapang, West Kalimantan, after the aircraft struck a hospital roof during takeoff.

Were there any fatalities in the 2009-12-31 Fletcher FU-24 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2009-12-31 involved a Fletcher FU-24, registration PK-PNX, operated by Sinarmas, at Ketapang, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a hospital roof during the initial climb phase immediately following takeoff.

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