3 fatalities

1983-06-02: Fokker F28 Fellowship (PK-GFV) — Garuda Indonesian Airways — Bandar Lampung, Indonesia

Bandar Lampung, IndonesiaTakeoff (climb)

On June 2, 1983, a Fokker F28 Fellowship (registration PK-GFV) operated by Garuda Indonesian Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Bandar Lampung, Indonesia during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that none of the engine failed at takeoff. Following a poor flight preparation, the crew failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and adopted a wrong takeoff configuration. 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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Aircraft registered PK-GFV
Aircraft registered PK-GFV. Photo: Bahnfrend / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

At liftoff from Bandar Lampung-Branti Airport, the captain aborted takeoff due to perceived engine failure. The aircraft overran, struck a wall, and crashed on a hill. Two fatalities and 12 injuries reported.

Accident Overview

On an unspecified date, an aircraft departing from Bandar Lampung-Branti Airport's runway 14 experienced an aborted takeoff. At liftoff, the captain believed one engine had failed and decided to abandon the takeoff procedure, landing back onto the runway. However, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran the runway, struck a concrete wall, and came to rest on a small hill located 138 meters past the runway end.

Occupant Casualties and Damage

The accident resulted in the deaths of both the pilot and a passenger. Twelve other occupants sustained injuries, while 46 individuals escaped uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation determined that, contrary to the captain's belief, none of the engines had failed at takeoff. Instead, the crew had conducted poor flight preparation, failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist, and adopted a wrong takeoff configuration, leading to the accident.

Probable cause

It was determined that none of the engine failed at takeoff. Following a poor flight preparation, the crew failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and adopted a wrong takeoff configuration.