12 fatalities

Aircraft Collision with Terrain at Palu-Mutiara Airport (PK-MFI)

Palu-Mutiara SIS Al-Jufri, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 18, 1994, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration PK-MFI) operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA was involved in an aviation accident near Palu-Mutiara SIS Al-Jufri, Indonesia during landing or approach. 12 people were killed. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck the slope of Mt Kalora, 8 km short of the runway at Palu-Mutiara Airport, during an approach in poor weather. The impact destroyed the aircraft, killing all 12 occupants.

Incident Overview and Weather Conditions During the approach to Palu-Mutiara Airport, the flight crew encountered adverse weather conditions characterized by rainfall and limited visibility. These conditions were present as the aircraft was on final approach to the runway. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and date of the incident are not provided in the source material. ## Terrain Impact and Casualties The aircraft failed to maintain a safe altitude during the final approach phase. The crew did not recognize that the aircraft's altitude was too low before it collided with the slope of Mt Kalora, which has an elevation of 690 metres. The impact occurred 8 km short of the runway. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact with the terrain. All 12 occupants on board were killed in the accident.