On September 7, 1974, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration PK-GFJ) operated by Garuda Indonesian Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Bandar Lampung, Indonesia during landing or approach. 33 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot descended below the glide in low visibility without any visual contact with the runway and/or the ground. The crew continued at an unsafe altitude and failed to initiate a go-around manoeuvre. 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.
On approach to Bandar Lampung-Branti Airport in poor weather, the airplane descended below the glide path, struck a building, and crashed. Three passengers were rescued; 33 others, including all four crew members, were killed.
Accident
A passenger airplane crashed while on final approach to Bandar Lampung-Branti Airport after encountering poor weather conditions. During the descent, the aircraft passed below the glide slope and struck a building, resulting in a fiery crash. Rescue efforts saved three passengers, but 33 other occupants—including all four crew members—succumbed to the accident.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the pilot descended below the glide path in low visibility without visual contact with the runway or the ground. The crew continued the approach at an unsafe altitude and failed to execute a go-around maneuver.
