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Aircraft Crash into Lake Near Pangalengan, Indonesia (PK-AFB)

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On February 4, 1938, a Fokker F7 (registration PK-AFB) operated by KNILM - Koninklijke Nederlandse Indies Luchtvaart Maatschappij was involved in an aviation accident near Pangalengan, Indonesia in flight. 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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An aircraft crashed into a lake near Pangalengan, approximately 30 kilometers south of Bandung, under unknown circumstances with the fate of occupants currently unconfirmed.

What happened

The incident involved an aircraft that came down in a body of water located near the town of Pangalengan. This site is situated roughly 30 km south of Bandung. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains unclear, as the circumstances surrounding the accident are currently described as unknown. There is no available information regarding the flight phase at the time of impact or the immediate actions taken by the crew prior to the event.

Findings

Due to the nature of the crash site and the lack of initial data, the fate of the occupants remains unknown. No specific contributing factors or conclusions have been established in the available records. The investigation into this event is likely ongoing or limited by the current lack of recovered evidence and detailed witness accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Feb 1938 Fokker F7 accident near Pangalengan, Indonesia?

An aircraft crashed into a lake near Pangalengan, approximately 30 kilometers south of Bandung, under unknown circumstances with the fate of occupants currently unconfirmed.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Feb 1938 Fokker F7 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Feb 1938 involved a Fokker F7, registration PK-AFB, operated by KNILM - Koninklijke Nederlandse Indies Luchtvaart Maatschappij, at Pangalengan, Indonesia.