2012 Mount Salak Sukhoi Superjet crash

demonstration flight by the Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi

On 9 May 2012, a Sukhoi Superjet 100 airliner on a demonstration tour in Indonesia crashed into Mount Salak, in the province of West Java, The crashed aircraft, a Sukhoi Superjet 100 belonging to the Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi Corporation, had taken off from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport for a demonstration flight in Indonesia to potential customers in that country.[1][2]

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Flight 36801
The aircraft involved in the accident.
Accident
Date9 May 2012 (2012-05-09)
SummaryControlled flight into terrain
SiteMount Salak, Indonesia
6°42′45″S 106°44′5″E / 6.71250°S 106.73472°E / -6.71250; 106.73472
Aircraft
Aircraft typeSukhoi Superjet 100-95
OperatorSukhoi Civil Aircraft
IATA flight No.RA36801
Call signSUKHOI 36801
RegistrationRA-97004
Flight originHalim Perdanakusuma Airport, Jakarta, Indonesia
DestinationHalim Perdanakusuma Airport, Jakarta, Indonesia
Occupants45
Passengers37
Crew8
Fatalities45
Survivors0

Investigation change

The subsequent investigation concluded that the flight crew, led by pilot Alexander Yablontsev, was unaware of the presence of high ground in the area and ignored signals indicating danger from the terrain warning system, incorrectly attributing them to a system malfunction. Also, his view was obstructed due to thick cloud cover.

In addition, it was found that in the minutes prior to the accident, the crew, including the captain, were chatting with potential customers present in the cabin.[3]

Victims change

Nationality Passengers Crew Total
Indonesia 35 - 35
Russia - 8 8[4]
United States 1 - 1[5]
France 1 - 1[6]
Total 37 8 45[4]

References change

  1. Salna, Karlis (10 May 2012). "No survivors in Indonesia plane crash". 9 News. Archived from the original on 19 July 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  2. "Relatives of Superjet Crash Victims Observe Recovered Bodies". RIA Novosti. En.rian.ru. 12 May 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
  3. Brotak, Ed (27 July 2015). "What You Don't See". Flight Safety Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2018. Six "AVOID TERRAIN" warnings followed. The pilots apparently looked out and saw only clouds. They were not aware of any mountainous terrain and so turned off the TAWS.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Latest List Shows 45 People Aboard Crashed Sukhoi Jet". The Jakarta Globe. TheJakartalobe.com. 10 May 2012. Archived from the original on 14 May 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  5. "Sriwijaya Air: Peter Adler Bukan Karyawan, Hanya Konsultan". Detik News. Detik.com. 10 May 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  6. Rondonuwu, Olivia (11 May 2012). "No survivors found after Russian plane crashes in Indonesia". Reuters. Reuters.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2012.

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