Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 18 January 1967
Aircraft Type: Grumman HU-16A Albatross
Owner/operator: AURI – Air Force of the Republic of Indonesia
Registration Number: 302
Location: Java –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 19 / Occupants: 19
Component Affected: Aircraft navigation system and communication equipment.Aircraft navigation system and communication equipment.
Category: Accident
The Albatross experienced a delay in its arrival at Malang, Indonesia, and was subsequently declared missing.The Albatross experienced a delay in its arrival at Malang, Indonesia, and was subsequently declared missing.
Description
The Albatross failed to arrive at Malang and was declared missing.
Primary Cause
Potential communication issues or navigational errors during the flight path.Potential communication issues or navigational errors during the flight path.Share on:
