Aircraft crash during emergency approach at Bandung-Sulaiman AFB

28 fatalities • Bandung-Sulaiman AFB, Indonesia • Landing (descent or approach)

A scheduled flight from Bandung to Jakarta crashed while attempting an emergency landing following an engine failure, resulting in 28 fatalities.

What happened

A scheduled flight departing from Bandung-Husein Sastranegara Airport for Jakarta experienced a significant mechanical issue shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, carrying 45 passengers and 5 crew members, suffered a loss of power in the left engine. Upon notifying Air Traffic Control of the malfunction, the pilot decided to divert the flight to Bandung-Sulaiman AFB to perform an emergency landing.

During the final approach to runway 13, the flight crew struggled to keep the aircraft at a safe altitude. The aircraft subsequently struck several rooftops before crashing. The accident resulted in 28 fatalities, which included the entire 5-person crew. Among the survivors, 20 occupants were successfully rescued. The passengers and crew were primarily Indonesian nationals, with the exception of one passenger from Singapore.

Probable cause

The aircraft was unable to maintain sufficient altitude during an emergency approach following a left engine power loss.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-07-17 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Bandung-Sulaiman AFB, Indonesia?

A scheduled flight from Bandung to Jakarta crashed while attempting an emergency landing following an engine failure, resulting in 28 fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-07-17 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 28 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-07-17 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration PK-YPM, operated by Trigana Air Service, at Bandung-Sulaiman AFB, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was unable to maintain sufficient altitude during an emergency approach following a left engine power loss.

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