No fatalities

Aircraft crash in Genjem (PK-NPY)

Genjem, IndonesiaFlight

On March 8, 1966, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration PK-NPY) operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA was involved in an aviation accident near Genjem, 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 in Genjem under undetermined circumstances, resulting in no fatalities but significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in Genjem involving an unidentified aircraft. The event took place during a period of flight that ended in a crash on the ground. While the specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains unconfirmed, the incident resulted in the total loss of the airframe.

There were no fatalities or injuries reported among any occupants involved in the accident. However, the aircraft was declared a hull loss following the impact.

Findings

The exact cause of the crash is currently unknown, as the circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact have not been established by investigators.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Mar 1966 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Genjem, Indonesia?

An aircraft crashed in Genjem under undetermined circumstances, resulting in no fatalities but significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Mar 1966 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Mar 1966 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration PK-NPY, operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA, at Genjem, Indonesia.