No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash during agricultural mission in Indonesia (HB-FEN)

Karawang, IndonesiaFlight

On June 28, 1969, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration HB-FEN) operated by Ciba-Pilatus Aerial Spraying Company was involved in an aviation accident near Karawang, Indonesia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine plane crashed while performing spraying operations in Indonesia, resulting in no fatalities but total aircraft loss.

What happened

During an aerial spraying operation in Indonesia, a single-engine airplane was involved in a crash under circumstances that remain undetermined. The aircraft was engaged in a mission involving the dispersal of materials when the accident occurred.

While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, the pilot was able to survive the event. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

Findings

The specific factors that led to the crash have not yet been established, as the circumstances surrounding the accident are currently unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jun 1969 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Karawang, Indonesia?

A single-engine plane crashed while performing spraying operations in Indonesia, resulting in no fatalities but total aircraft loss.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Jun 1969 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 28 Jun 1969 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration HB-FEN, operated by Ciba-Pilatus Aerial Spraying Company, at Karawang, Indonesia.