Incident Overview
Date: Friday 23 September 1977
Aircraft Type: IRMA/Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander
Owner/operator: Sabang Merauke Raya Air Charter
Registration Number: PK-ZAD
Location: off Lhokseumawe –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SystemAircraft Control System
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during flight, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the sea.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during flight, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the sea.
Description
Crashed into the sea.
Source of Information
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110868202/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110868202/Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s control system.Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s control system.Share on:
