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Bandung–Jakarta Flight Crash After Left Engine Failure (PK-YPM)

Bandung-Sulaiman AFB, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 17, 1997, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration PK-YPM) operated by Trigana Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Bandung-Sulaiman AFB, Indonesia during landing or approach. 28 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the left engine for unknown reasons. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A scheduled Bandung–Jakarta flight crashed after the left engine lost power shortly after takeoff. The aircraft struck roofs on final approach to Bandung-Sulaiman AFB, killing 28 of 50 occupants.

Incident Overview and Emergency Response A regularly scheduled flight departed Bandung-Husein Sastranegara Airport for Jakarta with 45 passengers and 5 crew members aboard. Shortly after takeoff, the captain reported to air traffic control that the left engine had lost power and elected to divert to Bandung-Sulaiman AFB for an emergency landing. ## Crash and Casualties During the final approach to runway 13, the crew was unable to maintain a safe altitude. The aircraft struck roofs and crashed. Twenty occupants were rescued, while 28 others were killed, including all five crew members. All occupants were Indonesian citizens except for one passenger from Singapore.

Probable cause

Failure of the left engine for unknown reasons.
Engine failure

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

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

A scheduled Bandung–Jakarta flight crashed after the left engine lost power shortly after takeoff. The aircraft struck roofs on final approach to Bandung-Sulaiman AFB, killing 28 of 50 occupants.

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

The accident was fatal, resulting in 28 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jul 1997 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?

Failure of the left engine for unknown reasons.

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