Fukuoka – Denpasar – Jakarta
Flight / Schedule
Fukuoka – Denpasar – Jakarta
Aircraft
Douglas DC-10Registration
PK-GIE
MSN
46685
Year of Manufacture
1979
Operator
Garuda Indonesian AirwaysDate
June 13, 1996 at 12:08 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Fukuoka Kyushu
Region
Asia • Japan
Coordinates
33.8837°, 130.8779°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On June 13, 1996 at 12:08 PM, Fukuoka – Denpasar – Jakarta experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-10, operated by Garuda Indonesian Airways, with the event recorded near Fukuoka Kyushu.
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.
275 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 272 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 1.1%.
Crew on board: 15, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 260, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. During the takeoff roll at Fukuoka-Itazuke Airport runway 16, at a speed of 158 knots, the captain started the rotation. During initial climb, at a height of about 3 metres, the right engine suffered a loss of power after a fan blade located on the 1st stage of the high pressure compressor disk separated. The N1 dropped to 23,7% and five seconds later, the flight engineer informed the crew about the failure of the engine n°1. The captain decided to abort the takeoff and landed back on runway. The aircraft contacted ground with a vertical acceleration of 2,1 g then thrust reversers were deployed and ground spoilers were extended. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, crossed a road, skidded for about 620 metres before coming to rest in an open field, bursting into flames. Three passengers were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration PK-GIE, MSN 46685, year of manufacture 1979.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 33.8837°, 130.8779°.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
0
Passengers
3
Other
0
Crash Summary
During the takeoff roll at Fukuoka-Itazuke Airport runway 16, at a speed of 158 knots, the captain started the rotation. During initial climb, at a height of about 3 metres, the right engine suffered a loss of power after a fan blade located on the 1st stage of the high pressure compressor disk separated. The N1 dropped to 23,7% and five seconds later, the flight engineer informed the crew about the failure of the engine n°1. The captain decided to abort the takeoff and landed back on runway. The aircraft contacted ground with a vertical acceleration of 2,1 g then thrust reversers were deployed and ground spoilers were extended. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, crossed a road, skidded for about 620 metres before coming to rest in an open field, bursting into flames. Three passengers were killed.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
15
Passengers On Board
260
Estimated Survivors
272
Fatality Rate
1.1%
Known people on board: 275
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Fukuoka – Denpasar – Jakarta
Operator
Garuda Indonesian AirwaysFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Japan
Aircraft Details
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