No fatalities

2001-12-20: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (A-1329) — Indonesian Air Force - TNI-AU Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara — Lhokseumawe-Malikussaleh, Indonesia

Lhokseumawe-Malikussaleh, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 20, 2001, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration A-1329) operated by Indonesian Air Force - TNI-AU Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara was involved in an aviation accident near Lhokseumawe-Malikussaleh, Indonesia during landing or approach. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781202197Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft veered off the runway and caught fire after landing at Lhokseumawe-Malikussaleh Airport, resulting in several injuries.

What happened

Following its arrival at Lhokseumawe-Malikussaleh Airport, a four-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control during the landing phase. The aircraft departed the runway surface and traveled into a nearby marshy region. Upon coming to a stop, the vessel was overtaken by a post-crash fire that resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

All 95 occupants on board were successfully evacuated from the wreckage. While there were no fatalities reported, the incident resulted in seven injuries among the passengers.

Findings

  • The aircraft veered off the runway after landing.
  • The impact occurred in a marshy area.
  • A fire broke out following the excursion, leading to the loss of the aircraft.