T-1202
Flight / Schedule
T-1202
Aircraft
Antonov AN-12Registration
T-1202
Date
October 16, 1964 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight 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-12Registration
T-1202
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