28 fatalities

1997-07-17: Fokker F27 Friendship (PK-YPM) — Trigana Air Service — Bandung-Sulaiman AFB, Indonesia

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: The loss of power in the left engine prevented the aircraft from maintaining altitude during its emergency approach. 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 1781205964Data APIEditorial standards

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 passenger service departing from Bandung-Husein Sastranegara Airport for Jakarta experienced a critical mechanical issue shortly after departure. The aircraft, carrying 45 passengers and 5 crew members, suffered a loss of power in its left engine. Upon notifying Air Traffic Control of the situation, the flight crew decided to divert the flight to Bandung-Sulaiman AFB for an emergency landing.

During the final approach toward runway 13, the aircraft was unable to sustain the necessary altitude. The plane subsequently collided with several rooftops before crashing. The accident resulted in 28 fatalities, which included all five members of the crew. Of the total occupants on board, 20 individuals were successfully rescued from the wreckage.

Findings

The investigation into the crash centered on the mechanical failure experienced during the initial climb. It was determined that the primary factor in the accident was the failure of the left engine.

Probable cause

The loss of power in the left engine prevented the aircraft from maintaining altitude during its emergency approach.