Incident Overview
Date: Monday 25 April 1994
Aircraft Type: IRMA/Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander
Owner/operator: Dirgantara Air Services
Registration Number: PK-ZAA
Location: 48 km from Nangapinoh –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces and Flight Dynamics.Aircraft Control Surfaces and Flight Dynamics.
Category: Accident
The Islander aircraft experienced a collision with Mount Saran during descent, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact. The incident occurred within Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).The Islander aircraft experienced a collision with Mount Saran during descent, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact. The incident occurred within Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).
Description
The Islander collided with Mount Saran while descending in IMC.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to IMC conditions and potential for inadequate situational awareness.Loss of control due to IMC conditions and potential for inadequate situational awareness.Share on:
