Fatal aircraft accident during training flight near Garut Airport

8 fatalities • Garut, Indonesia • Takeoff (climb)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1986-08-14 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Garut, Indonesia?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1986-08-14 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1986-08-14 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration T-2702, operated by Indonesian Air Force - TNI-AU Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara, at Garut, Indonesia.

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