Aircraft excursion and fire at Lhokseumawe-Malikussaleh Airport

No fatalities • Lhokseumawe-Malikussaleh, Indonesia • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2001-12-20 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Lhokseumawe-Malikussaleh, Indonesia?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 2001-12-20 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-12-20 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration A-1329, operated by Indonesian Air Force - TNI-AU Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara, at Lhokseumawe-Malikussaleh, Indonesia.

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