No fatalities

Cargo Door Warning Prompts Takeoff Abort and Overrun at Kendari Airport (PK-MGT)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 May 1998 Fokker F28 Fellowship accident near Kendari, Indonesia?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 May 1998 Fokker F28 Fellowship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 May 1998 involved a Fokker F28 Fellowship, registration PK-MGT, operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA, at Kendari, Indonesia.