PK-PCX — accident record & aircraft history

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Safety history

January 23, 1980AccidentHull loss
En route from Bandung to Jakarta, the crew was cleared to descend from 6,500 feet to 4,500 feet. Few minutes later, while flying at an altitude of 2,700 feet, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of Mt Cemonyet located about 64 km southeast of Jakarta. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all 13 occupants were killed.
Casa 212 Aviocar · 13 fatalities
For unknown reasons, the crew started the descent prematurely, causing the aircraft to descend below the minimum safe altitude. The lack of visibility caused by poor weather conditions was considered as a contributing factor. Full accident record