No fatalities

1985-01-13: Vickers Viscount (PK-RVT) — Mandala Airlines — Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Yogyakarta, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 13, 1985, a Vickers Viscount (registration PK-RVT) operated by Mandala Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Yogyakarta, Indonesia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the landing gear failure is currently undetermined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781218810Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft performed an emergency belly landing at Yogyakarta-Adisutjipto Airport, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

On an unspecified date, a four-engine aircraft arrived at Yogyakarta-Adisutjipto Airport following an emergency descent. During the approach or landing phase, the aircraft was unable to maintain its landing gear in the extended position, resulting in a belly landing on the runway.

Despite the impact of the landing, all 49 occupants on board were able to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The incident concluded with no reported fatalities or medical emergencies among the passengers or crew.

Findings

The aircraft sustained extensive structural damage during the event and was subsequently declared a total loss, as it was deemed beyond repair. At this time, the specific reason for the landing gear failure remains unknown.

Probable cause

The cause of the landing gear failure is currently undetermined.