Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 20 August 1972
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3A-269
Owner/operator: Zamrud Airlines
Registration Number: PK-ZDD
Location: Sumbawa Besar –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, specifically the flight control systems and structural components.The entire aircraft, specifically the flight control systems and structural components.
Category: Accident

A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of control, leading to a catastrophic impact.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of control, leading to a catastrophic impact.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including pilot error, mechanical failure, or adverse weather conditions.Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including pilot error, mechanical failure, or adverse weather conditions.Share on: