B734, en-route, Sulawesi Indonesia, 2007
B734, en-route, Sulawesi Indonesia, 2007
Summary
On 1 January 2007, a B737-400 crashed into the sea off Sulawesi, Indonesia, after the crew lost control of the aircraft having become distracted by a minor technical problem.
Flight Details
Aircraft
Operator
Type of Flight
Public Transport (Passenger)
Flight Origin
Intended Destination
Take-off Commenced
Yes
Flight Airborne
Yes
Flight Completed
No
Phase of Flight
Cruise
Location
Approx.
off Sulawesi coast, Indonesia
General
Tag(s)
Inadequate Aircraft Operator Procedures,
Inadequate Airworthiness Procedures,
Ineffective Regulatory Oversight
HF
Tag(s)
Distraction,
Inappropriate crew response - skills deficiency,
Inappropriate crew response (technical fault),
Ineffective Monitoring,
Manual Handling,
Procedural non compliance
LOC
Tag(s)
AP Status Awareness,
Flight Management Error,
Extreme Bank,
Extreme Pitch
Outcome
Damage or injury
Yes
Aircraft damage
Hull loss
Non-aircraft damage
Yes
Non-occupant Casualties
No
Occupant Fatalities
Most or all occupants
Number of Occupant Fatalities
102
Off Airport Landing
Yes
Ditching
Yes
Causal Factor Group(s)
Group(s)
Aircraft Operation
Aircraft Technical
Safety Recommendation(s)
Group(s)
Aircraft Operation
Aircraft Airworthiness
Air Traffic Management
Investigation Type
Type
Independent
