No fatalities

1991-06-05: Fokker F27 Friendship (PK-JFF) — Sempati Air — Banyutami, Indonesia

Banyutami, IndonesiaFlight

On June 5, 1991, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration PK-JFF) operated by Sempati Air was involved in an aviation accident near Banyutami, Indonesia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781211969Data APIEditorial standards

During a training flight, pilots attempted stalls without engine power at 9,000 feet, leading to a descent to 1,500 feet. The aircraft struck an electric pole during an emergency landing and crashed on a sandy area; both pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview

A training flight originating from Surabaya-Juanda Airport concluded in a crash after the crew conducted stall maneuvers without engine power. The aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 9,000 feet, approximately 64 kilometers northwest of Surabaya, when the crew initiated the stalls. Subsequently, the aircraft lost altitude and descended to 1,500 feet.

Emergency Landing Attempt

Facing the sudden descent, the crew attempted an emergency landing. During this attempt, the aircraft struck an electric pole and subsequently came to rest on a sandy area. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft.

Injuries and Damage

Both pilots sustained injuries in the accident. The aircraft was destroyed, with no further details provided regarding the extent of injuries or specific damage to components.

Circumstances

The flight was a training exercise, and the crew was practicing stalls without engine power at the time of the incident. No information about the aircraft type, registration, operator, or weather conditions was disclosed in the source.