Incident Overview
Date: Friday 3 February 1961
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Garuda Indonesia Airways
Registration Number: PK-GDY
Location: off Madura Island –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 26 / Occupants: 26
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
An aircraft disappeared during a flight from Surabaya, with no wreckage recovered. Investigation revealed the incident was likely caused by a catastrophic failure.An aircraft disappeared during a flight from Surabaya, with no wreckage recovered. Investigation revealed the incident was likely caused by a catastrophic failure.
Description
The aircraft went missing on a flight from Surabaya. The wreckage was never found.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or pilot error.Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or pilot error.Share on:
