Narrative:
The Garuda DC-3 returned to land after takeoff from Surabaya/Perak Airport, Indonesia. The aircraft veered off the runway and hit a ditch. The no.1 propeller broke off and penetrated the cockpit, killing both pilots.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 17 November 1950 |
| Time: | 06:35 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-65-DL (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Garuda Indonesia Airways |
| Registration: | PK-DPB |
| MSN: | 19005 |
| First flight: | 1943 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 20 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 23 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Surabaya/Perak Airport ( Indonesia)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Surabaya/Perak (WRSP), Indonesia |
| Jakarta-Kemayoran Airport (JKT), Indonesia |
The Garuda DC-3 returned to land after takeoff from Surabaya/Perak Airport, Indonesia. The aircraft veered off the runway and hit a ditch. The no.1 propeller broke off and penetrated the cockpit, killing both pilots.
Classification:
Runway excursion
Sources:
» Nieuwe courant, 17 Nov. 1950Photos
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Surabaya/Perak to Jakarta-Kemayoran Airport as the crow flies is 661 km (413 miles).
Distance from Surabaya/Perak to Jakarta-Kemayoran Airport as the crow flies is 661 km (413 miles).
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