PK-KTI

On April 8, 1980 at 12:00 AM, PK-KTI experienced a crash involving Britten-Norman Trislander, operated by Bali International Air Service, with the event recorded near Balikpapan East Kalimantan.

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

9 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 7 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 22.2%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 7, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.

During the takeoff roll at Balikpapan Airport, the captain decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking manoeuvre. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the three engine airplane overran and collided with obstacles. Two passengers were killed while seven other occupants were injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration PK-KTI, MSN 1021, year of manufacture 1976.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -1.2719°, 116.8062°.