Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 10 January 1995
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
Owner/operator: Merpati Nusantara Airlines
Registration Number: PK-NUK
Location: Molo Strait –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 14 / Occupants: 14
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A Twin Otter aircraft, MZ 6715, experienced a catastrophic loss of altitude and control while flying from Bima to Ruteng due to severe weather conditions. The aircraft crashed into the sea.A Twin Otter aircraft, MZ 6715, experienced a catastrophic loss of altitude and control while flying from Bima to Ruteng due to severe weather conditions. The aircraft crashed into the sea.
Description
The Twin Otter “Sangihe” went missing in bad weather whilst operating on a flight (MZ 6715) from Bima to Ruteng. The aircraft is believed to have crashed into the sea.
Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions, specifically bad weather, caused the aircraft to lose altitude and control.Severe weather conditions, specifically bad weather, caused the aircraft to lose altitude and control.Share on:
