Casa 212 Aviocar crash, Jul 9, 1997 (3 killed), Ambon-Pat...
Casa 212 Aviocar accident on July 9, 1997 near Ambon-Pattimura, Maluku, Indonesia with 3 fatalities. Cause: Right engine problem on final approach,...
- Date: July 9, 1997
- Aircraft: Casa 212 Aviocar
- Location: Ambon-Pattimura, Maluku, Indonesia
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Right engine problem on final approach, with the aircraft stalling short of the runway in poor weather.
A Merpati Nusantara Casa 212 was ferried from Langgur to Ambon after a delay caused by right engine problems. On final approach to Ambon-Pattimura in light rain and mist, it stalled and crashed 270 metres short of the runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all three crew died.