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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash in the Sea Near the Riau Islands (P-4201)

Tanjung Pinang, IndonesiaFlight

On December 3, 2016, a PZL-Mielec AN-28 (registration P-4201) operated by Indonesian National Police - Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia was involved in an aviation accident near Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia in flight. 13 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the sea about 74 km southeast of Tanjun Pinang after disappearing from radar. All 13 occupants were killed, and debris was found by fishermen near Pulau Senayang.

Flight Details and Disappearance on Radar A twin-engine aircraft departed from Pangkal Pinang Airport at 0924 local time, with its destination listed as Hang Nadim Airport on Batam Island. During the flight, the aircraft disappeared from radar screens. ## Crash Location and Discovery of Debris The aircraft crashed into the sea approximately 74 km southeast of Tanjun Pinang, in the Riau Islands. About an hour later, around 1130 local time, fishermen reported finding debris and bodies floating on the water off Pulau Senayang. ## Casualties All 13 occupants of the aircraft were killed in the crash.

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