No fatalities

1998-05-15: Fokker F28 Fellowship (PK-MGT) — Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA — Kendari, Indonesia

Kendari, IndonesiaTakeoff (climb)

On May 15, 1998, a Fokker F28 Fellowship (registration PK-MGT) operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA was involved in an aviation accident near Kendari, Indonesia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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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During takeoff at Kendari-Wolter Monginsidi Airport, a cargo door warning light led to an aborted takeoff. The aircraft overran, lost its undercarriage, and came to rest 200 meters beyond the runway. All 64 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview

During the takeoff roll at Kendari-Wolter Monginsidi Airport, as the aircraft reached Vr speed, the cargo door warning light illuminated on the cockpit panel. In response, the captain decided to abort the takeoff and initiated an emergency braking procedure. However, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance.

Overrun and Damage

The aircraft overran the runway, losing its undercarriage in the process, and came to rest approximately 200 meters beyond the runway end. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Occupants and Evacuation

All 64 occupants on board escaped uninjured. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew.