PK-GVE — accident record & aircraft history

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Safety history

July 11, 1979AccidentHull loss
The Fellowship christened 'Mamberamo' departed Palembang Airport at 1732LT on a schedule flight to Medan. After the crew was cleared for an NDB approach to runway 05 at Polonia Airport, he started the descent in a limited visibility.
Fokker F28 Fellowship · 61 fatalities
For unknown reasons, the crew started the descent prematurely and continued the approach below the glide, resulting in a controlled flight into terrain. The lack of visibility was considered as a contributing factor. Full accident record