24 fatalities

2009-04-06: Fokker F27 Friendship (A-2703) — Indonesian Air Force - TNI-AU Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara — Bandung-Husein Sastranegara, Indonesia

Bandung-Husein Sastranegara, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 6, 2009, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration A-2703) operated by Indonesian Air Force - TNI-AU Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara was involved in an aviation accident near Bandung-Husein Sastranegara, Indonesia during landing or approach. 24 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control during its approach to the runway due to the effects of a crosswind. 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 1781196796Data APIEditorial standards

A military training flight involving Special Forces paratroopers crashed into a hangar near Bandung, resulting in the deaths of all 24 people on board.

What happened

During a military operation in the Bandung region, an aircraft was conducting a mission involving skydiving and paratrooper training. The flight was part of a specialized program involving members of the Special Forces. As the aircraft was maneuvering for an approach to runway 24, it encountered a 20-knot crosswind. During this phase of flight, the aircraft became uncontrollable and struck a hangar. The impact caused the aircraft to burst into flames.

There were 24 fatalities in the accident. The occupants included 17 paratroopers, one instructor, and 6 crew members. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.

Findings

Initial reports indicate that the aircraft lost control while attempting to land under the influence of a 20-knot crosswind.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control during its approach to the runway due to the effects of a crosswind.