3 fatalities

Fatal training flight accident at Jakarta-Kemayoran Airport (PK-GFP)

Jakarta-Kemayoran, IndonesiaTakeoff (climb)

On September 26, 1972, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration PK-GFP) operated by Garuda Indonesian Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Jakarta-Kemayoran, Indonesia during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered an uncontrolled right bank during the initial climb phase following takeoff. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight departing from Jakarta-Kemayoran Airport resulted in a fatal crash during the initial climb phase, causing no survivors.

What happened

During a local training mission originating from Jakarta-Kemayoran Airport, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during its departure. The flight was operating in the initial climb phase after departing from runway 35. During this ascent, the airplane performed a sudden right bank before impacting the ground approximately 90 meters to the right of the runway.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were three fatalities among the crew members on board, with no survivors reported from the flight.

Findings

While specific mechanical or environmental factors were not detailed in the initial report, the sequence of events indicates that the aircraft deviated from its flight path via a right bank immediately following takeoff, leading to the subsequent crash.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled right bank during the initial climb phase following takeoff.