Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 20 May 2009
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules
Owner/operator: Tentara Nasional Indonesia-AU (Air Force)
Registration Number: A-1325
Location: near Madiun-Iswahyudi Airport –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 97 / Occupants: 112
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A Indonesian Air Force Hercules aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash while approaching Madiun-Iswahyudi Airport, resulting in significant damage and casualties. The aircraft burst into flames and subsequently skidded into a rice field, causing multiple fatalities.A Indonesian Air Force Hercules aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash while approaching Madiun-Iswahyudi Airport, resulting in significant damage and casualties. The aircraft burst into flames and subsequently skidded into a rice field, causing multiple fatalities.
Description
The Indonesian Air Force Hercules was on approach to Madiun-Iswahyudi Airport when it hit four houses before skidding into a rice field. It burst into flames on impact. Antara news agency reports that fifteen occupants survived the accident. Earlier reports indicated that the airplane carried 14 crew members and 98 passengers. Kompas.com reported a confirmed number of fatalities of 96. It’s unclear if this figure includes two or three reported ground fatalities.
Primary Cause
Collision with multiple houses and subsequent fire.Collision with multiple houses and subsequent fire.Share on:
