T-1202

Shortly after takeoff from Palembang Airport, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a field located few km from the airfield. Three occupants were killed while 13 others were injured. The aircraft was destroyed. It was on its way to a military ceremony, carrying dancers and TV journalists.

Flight / Schedule

T-1202

Aircraft

Antonov AN-12

Registration

T-1202

Date

October 16, 1964 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Palembang South Sumatra

Region

Asia • Indonesia

Coordinates

-3.0330°, 104.6907°

Narrative Report

On October 16, 1964 at 12:00 AM, T-1202 experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-12, operated by Indonesian Air Force - TNI-AU Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara, with the event recorded near Palembang South Sumatra.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

16 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 13 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 18.8%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 12, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.

Shortly after takeoff from Palembang Airport, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a field located few km from the airfield. Three occupants were killed while 13 others were injured. The aircraft was destroyed. It was on its way to a military ceremony, carrying dancers and TV journalists.

Aircraft reference details include registration T-1202.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -3.0330°, 104.6907°.

Fatalities

Total

3

Crew

0

Passengers

3

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from Palembang Airport, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a field located few km from the airfield. Three occupants were killed while 13 others were injured. The aircraft was destroyed. It was on its way to a military ceremony, carrying dancers and TV journalists.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

4

Passengers On Board

12

Estimated Survivors

13

Fatality Rate

18.8%

Known people on board: 16

Operational Details

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Asia • Indonesia

Aircraft Details

Aircraft

Antonov AN-12

Registration

T-1202