Aircraft accident near Mount Kapur during flight from Medan to Banda Aceh

14 fatalities • Mt Kapur, Indonesia • Flight

An aircraft flying from Medan to Banda Aceh crashed into a mountainside during flight due to adverse weather conditions, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

While operating a flight from Medan to Banda Aceh, the crew encountered significant weather disturbances characterized by heavy cloud cover and reduced visibility. During the transit, the crew communicated with Air Traffic Control to report that the aircraft was maintaining an altitude of 8,500 feet. Approximately three minutes following this communication, the aircraft collided with the slope of Mt Kapur, situated roughly 130 km northwest of Medan.

Search efforts located the wreckage a few hours after the impact. The accident resulted in 14 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in poor weather conditions with visibility restricted by cloud cover.
  • The collision occurred while the aircraft was in the en route phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountainside while flying through low-visibility weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-01-31 Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant accident near Mt Kapur, Indonesia?

An aircraft flying from Medan to Banda Aceh crashed into a mountainside during flight due to adverse weather conditions, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-01-31 Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 14 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-01-31 involved a Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant, registration 9M-PID, operated by Pan Malaysian Air Transport, at Mt Kapur, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountainside while flying through low-visibility weather conditions.

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