No fatalities

1962-05-11: Lockheed P-2 Neptune (200) — Royal Netherlands Navy - Marineluchtvaartdienst (MLD) — Biak, Indonesia

Biak, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 11, 1962, a Lockheed P-2 Neptune (registration 200) operated by Royal Netherlands Navy - Marineluchtvaartdienst (MLD) was involved in an aviation accident near Biak, Indonesia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway following a loss of control during the landing rollout. 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 1781244790Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a loss of control following touchdown at Biak Airport, resulting in an excursion off the runway and significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

Upon completing the landing phase at Biak Airport, the flight crew encountered operational difficulties while on the ground. During the rollout, the aircraft type became uncontrollable and veered away from the active runway surface. The movement continued until the plane came to a stop within a nearby ditch.

While the incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage sustained during the excursion, there were zero fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

  • The aircraft exited the prepared runway environment and entered an unpaved area.
  • The impact with the ditch caused structural damage that rendered the plane beyond repair.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway following a loss of control during the landing rollout.