Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 22 February 2005
Aircraft Type: CASA/Nurtanio NC-212 Aviocar 100
Owner/operator: Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia (Indonesian Police)
Registration Number: P-2032
Location: 0,4 km from Sarmi Airport (ZRM) –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 15 / Occupants: 18
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
An Indonesian National Police aircraft crashed into the sea approximately 100 meters offshore, 400 meters from the runway, following an engine failure. The incident occurred due to engine trouble.An Indonesian National Police aircraft crashed into the sea approximately 100 meters offshore, 400 meters from the runway, following an engine failure. The incident occurred due to engine trouble.
Description
The Aviocar crashed into the sea 100 meters offshore, approx. 400 meters from the runway. Engine trouble reportedly preceded the accident. The aircraft was operated by the Indonesian National Police.
Primary Cause
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