13 fatalities

2016-12-03: PZL-Mielec AN-28 (P-4201) — Indonesian National Police - Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia — Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia

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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 1781192117Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft disappeared from radar and crashed into the sea near the Riau Islands, resulting in the loss of all 13 people on board.

What happened

On the morning of the incident, a twin-engine aircraft departed from Pangkal Pinang Airport at 09:24 local time. The flight was scheduled to land at Hang Nadim Airport on Batam Island. During the transit, the aircraft lost contact with radar tracking systems.

The plane subsequently crashed into the ocean, approximately 74 km southeast of Tanjun Pinang within the Riau Islands region. Following the disappearance, local fishermen discovered floating debris and remains near Pulau Senayang at approximately 11:30 local time.

All 13 occupants on the aircraft were killed in the accident.

Findings

There are currently no official findings regarding the specific reason the aircraft disappeared from radar or the exact circumstances leading to the impact with the sea.