Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 9 July 1997
Aircraft Type: CASA/Nurtanio NC-212-AB4 Aviocar 200
Owner/operator: Merpati Nusantara Airlines
Registration Number: PK-NCS
Location: Ambon-Pattimura Airport (AMQ) –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A Bunyu aircraft crashed near Ambon Airport, attempting to land on one engine, due to adverse weather conditions ? heavy rain and fog ? resulting in a near-miss landing.A Bunyu aircraft crashed near Ambon Airport, attempting to land on one engine, due to adverse weather conditions ? heavy rain and fog ? resulting in a near-miss landing.
Description
The aircraft (named ‘Bunyu’) was being ferried to Ambon for repairs when it crashed, just 270 m short of the Ambon-Pattimura Airport in rain and fog. The aircraft was attempting to land on one engine.
Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions, specifically heavy rain and fog, significantly reduced visibility and airspeed, leading to a near-miss landing.Severe weather conditions, specifically heavy rain and fog, significantly reduced visibility and airspeed, leading to a near-miss landing.Share on:
