27 fatalities

1982-03-20: Fokker F28 Fellowship (PK-GVK) — Garuda Indonesian Airways — Bandar Lampung, Indonesia

Bandar Lampung, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 20, 1982, a Fokker F28 Fellowship (registration PK-GVK) operated by Garuda Indonesian Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Bandar Lampung, Indonesia during landing or approach. 27 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.

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After an uneventful flight from Jakarta-Kemayoran, a plane landing on a wet runway at Bandar Lampung-Branti Airport overran, lost its undercarriage, slid 750 meters, and caught fire. All 27 occupants died.

Incident Overview

A flight from Jakarta-Kemayoran Airport concluded with a catastrophic accident at Bandar Lampung-Branti Airport. The crew initiated a routine approach and landed on a wet runway. During the landing rollout, the aircraft encountered difficulties and was unable to stop within the available distance.

Sequence of Events

After touchdown, the airplane overran the runway end. It lost its undercarriage and continued sliding for approximately 750 meters before coming to rest. The aircraft then burst into flames.

Damage and Casualties

The aircraft was destroyed by the impact and subsequent fire. All 27 individuals on board, including crew and passengers, were killed.