Casa 212 Aviocar crash, Jan 2, 1990 (9 killed), Banten Bay
Casa 212 Aviocar accident on January 2, 1990 near Banten Bay, Banten, Indonesia with 9 fatalities. Cause: Takeoff from Palembang above the maximum...
- Date: January 2, 1990
- Aircraft: Casa 212 Aviocar
- Location: Banten Bay, Banten, Indonesia
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Takeoff from Palembang above the maximum takeoff weight, with underestimated weight of cargo and ground equipment, followed by right engine failure and ditching.
A Pelita Air Service Casa 212 Aviocar (PK-PCM) flying from Palembang to Jakarta lost its right engine at cruise altitude, kept descending, and was ditched in Banten Bay a few kilometres offshore. Nine people, including both pilots, were killed and seven were rescued.