Jakarta - Padang

On November 30, 1985 at 12:00 AM, Jakarta - Padang experienced a crash involving Lockheed L-188 Electra, operated by Mandala Airlines, with the event recorded near Medan-Polonia North Sumatra.

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

45 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 45 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 8, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 37, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. On approach to Padang-Tabing Airport, both wheels on the right main gear detached and fell on a watch manufacture located in the approach path. The captain decided to divert to Medan-Polonia Airport more suitable for an emergency landing. Following a normal approach, the four engine aircraft belly landed and slid for few dozen meters before coming to rest. All 45 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration PK-RLG, MSN 2008, year of manufacture 1959.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 3.5717°, 98.6668°.