TF-FLA — accident record & aircraft history

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Safety history

November 15, 1978AccidentHull loss
The four engine airplane was chartered by Garuda Indonesia Airways to fly back to Surabaya 249 Indonesian pilgrims who were returning home following a 'haj' in Mecca. Following an uneventful flight, the crew was cleared to descend from FL330 to FL220 then was informed that runway 04 was in use. The captain requested a runway 22 landing and was cleared for.
Douglas DC-8 · 183 fatalities
It was determined that the accident was the consequence of the combination of the following factors: - The flight crew's failure to conform to the laid down approach procedures, - The crew failed to check and utilize all instruments available for altitude and descent rate awareness, - The copilot failed to provide the captain with the required altitude and… Full accident record