PK-YGM

On January 4, 2005 at 02:00 AM, PK-YGM experienced a crash involving Boeing 737-200, operated by Tri-MG Intra Asia Airlines, with the event recorded near Banda Aceh Aceh.

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

2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

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

The listed crash cause is other causes. The aircraft was completing a cargo flight to Banda Aceh, taking part to relief operation following the recent tsunami that affected the Aceh province. After landing by night, the crew started the braking procedure when the aircraft collided with a buffalo. Upon impact, the left main gear was torn off and the aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration PK-YGM, MSN 20206/249, year of manufacture 1970.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 5.5528°, 95.3001°.