Incident Overview
Date: Friday 9 September 2005
Aircraft Type: Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2B-20 Islander
Owner/operator: Dirgantara Air Services
Registration Number: PK-VIA
Location: Samarinda –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft control surfaces and flight control system.Aircraft control surfaces and flight control system.
Category: Accident
An Islander aircraft experienced a crash during a training flight near the Segiri sports complex in Samarinda. The crash occurred on the fourth approach.An Islander aircraft experienced a crash during a training flight near the Segiri sports complex in Samarinda. The crash occurred on the fourth approach.
Description
The Islander crashed into a softball field located in the Segiri sports complex in Samarinda. It was on the fourth approach during training flight.
Primary Cause
Possible aerodynamic instability during the fourth approach, resulting in loss of control.Possible aerodynamic instability during the fourth approach, resulting in loss of control.Share on:
