8 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident during training flight near Garut Airport (T-2702)

Garut, IndonesiaTakeoff (climb)

On August 14, 1986, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration T-2702) operated by Indonesian Air Force - TNI-AU Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara was involved in an aviation accident near Garut, Indonesia during takeoff. 8 people were killed. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances following departure from Garut Airport during a local training operation, resulting in eight fatalities.

What happened

During a scheduled local training mission, an aircraft departed from Garut Airport and subsequently crashed. The accident occurred shortly after the aircraft had transitioned into its initial climb phase. At the time of the impact, the aircraft was engaged in flight training maneuvers within the vicinity of the airfield.

There were eight fatalities recorded as a result of the impact, with no survivors reported among the occupants. The specific sequence of events leading to the loss of control remains under investigation, as the crash occurred during the early stages of the flight.

Findings

The exact cause of the accident has not yet been determined, as the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances. Investigators have not released official conclusions regarding mechanical failure or environmental factors contributing to the descent.