Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 24 February 1987
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander
Owner/operator: Dirgantara Air Services
Registration Number: PK-VIR
Location: within Kalimantan –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft crashed into the Mentaya River in southern Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, resulting in fatalities. The incident occurred during daylight hours.A commercial aircraft crashed into the Mentaya River in southern Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, resulting in fatalities. The incident occurred during daylight hours.
Description
The aircraft crashed into the Mentaya River in the southern part of Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Primary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically heavy rainfall and strong winds, are suspected to have contributed to the aircraft’s descent and impact.Weather conditions, specifically heavy rainfall and strong winds, are suspected to have contributed to the aircraft’s descent and impact.Share on:
