Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 29 March 1977
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
Owner/operator: Merpati Nusantara Airlines
Registration Number: PK-NUP
Location: Bainaha Valley –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 13 / Occupants: 23
Component Affected: Aircraft AirframeAircraft Airframe
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a stall during a climb, resulting in a crash due to excessive airspeed and aerodynamic forces.An aircraft experienced a stall during a climb, resulting in a crash due to excessive airspeed and aerodynamic forces.
Description
The aircraft had descended from 9000 feet to 5000 feet when the pilot spotted a mountain in front of him. Full power was applied and a steep climb was initiated. The aircraft stalled, struck trees and crashed.
Primary Cause
Stall caused by airspeed exceeding the aircraft’s stall angle and aerodynamic forces.Stall caused by airspeed exceeding the aircraft’s stall angle and aerodynamic forces.Share on:
