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Aircraft Collision with Terrain Near Manado-Sam Ratulangi Airport (PK-ESC)

Manado, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 3, 1986, a Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant (registration PK-ESC) operated by Eastindo - East Indonesia Air Taxi & Charter Service was involved in an aviation accident near Manado, Indonesia during landing or approach. 13 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

An aircraft struck the slope of Mt Takawirang while approaching Manado-Sam Ratulangi Airport in marginal weather. The impact destroyed the aircraft, killing all 13 occupants.

Incident Overview During an approach to Manado-Sam Ratulangi Airport, an aircraft encountered marginal weather conditions. The crew did not recognize that the aircraft's altitude was insufficient for the terrain ahead. As a result, the aircraft collided with the slope of Mt Takawirang, which is located a few kilometers from the airport. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and all 13 occupants were killed. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, exact date, or the formal cause of the accident. The only operational detail provided is that the crew failed to realize the altitude was insufficient during the approach in marginal weather.

Controlled flight into terrain

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