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Controlled Flight into Terrain: Four Crew Killed on Mt. Bromo (PK-GVP)

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On March 6, 1979, a Fokker F28 Fellowship (registration PK-GVP) operated by Garuda Indonesian Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Bromo, Indonesia in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane on a positioning flight from Denpasar to Surabaya struck Mt. Bromo at 1,890 m, killing all four crew members. The probable cause was controlled flight into terrain.

Flight History

The airplane departed Denpasar-Ngurah Rai Airport at 1829 local time on a positioning flight to Surabaya-Juanda Airport. The crew consisted of four individuals. After takeoff, the aircraft climbed and leveled off at flight level 165 (FL165).

Descent and Impact

The crew received clearance to begin descent towards Surabaya. During the descent, the airplane passed through FL100 and subsequently FL60. While at FL60, the airplane struck the slope of Mount Bromo, which has an elevation of 1,890 meters. The accident site is located about 33 kilometers southwest of Probolinggo.

Destruction and Fatalities

The aircraft was destroyed upon impact, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.

Probable Cause

The official probable cause of the accident is controlled flight into terrain.

Controlled flight into terrain

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Mar 1979 Fokker F28 Fellowship accident near Mt Bromo, Indonesia?

An airplane on a positioning flight from Denpasar to Surabaya struck Mt. Bromo at 1,890 m, killing all four crew members. The probable cause was controlled flight into terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Mar 1979 Fokker F28 Fellowship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Mar 1979 involved a Fokker F28 Fellowship, registration PK-GVP, operated by Garuda Indonesian Airways, at Mt Bromo, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Controlled flight into terrain

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