100 fatalities

2009-05-20: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (A-1325) — Indonesian Air Force - TNI-AU Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara — Madiun, Indonesia

Madiun, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 20, 2009, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration A-1325) operated by Indonesian Air Force - TNI-AU Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara was involved in an aviation accident near Madiun, Indonesia during landing or approach. 100 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to realize his altitude was too low on final approach. 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 1781196742Data APIEditorial standards

On final approach to Madiun-Iswahyudi Airport, the crew failed to realize the altitude was too low, causing the aircraft to collide with four houses and crash in a rice paddy. 98 occupants and two people on the ground were killed; 14 other occupants were seriously injured.

Incident

The aircraft departed Jakarta-Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport on a flight to Madiun, carrying Indonesian soldiers and officers along with their family members. During the final approach to Madiun-Iswahyudi Airport, the crew failed to realize that the aircraft's altitude was too low. Consequently, the aircraft collided with four houses before crashing into a rice paddy field.

Occupants and Casualties

The aircraft carried 98 occupants, including soldiers, officers, and family members. Additionally, two people on the ground were killed when the aircraft struck the houses. In total, 100 people lost their lives. Furthermore, 14 other occupants sustained serious injuries.

Probable Cause

The investigation determined that the crew failed to realize that the altitude was too low during the final approach, leading to the collision with houses and subsequent crash.