2016 Indonesian Police PZL M28 Skytruck crash

2016 air crash in Riau Islands, Indonesia 2016 Indonesian Police PZL M28 Skytruck crash File:M28 Skytruck Góraszka 2.JPG A PZL M28 Skytruck of Poland, similar to the crashed aircraft. Accident 2016 12 03 y Possible engine failure Near Dabo Singkep, Lingga regency, Riau Islands, Indonesia 00 17 24 N 104 50 26 E type:event_region:ID inline,title PZL M28 Skytruck Indonesian National Police P-4201 Depati Amir Airport, Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia Hang Nadim Airport, Batam, Indonesia 13 10 3 13 0 On 3 December 2016, a PZL M28 Skytruck of the Indonesian National Police disappeared above the South China Sea while approaching Hang Nadim Airport in Riau Islands. The aircraft was conducting a flight from Depati Amir Airport in Pangkal Pinang, the capital of Bangka Belitung province. The aircraft was carrying three pilots and ten passengers with no survivors on the aircraft.http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/indonesian-police-plane-crashes-with-15-on-board Indonesian police plane crashes with 15 on board hermes The Straits Times 4 December 2016 A search and rescue team was assembled by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency with assistance from Singapore. Aircraft and crew The aircraft involved was a PZL M28 Skytruck, registered in Indonesia as P-4201 and was manufactured in 2004. It had accumulated just over 2,500 flying hours.Sudah Terbang 2.514 Jam, Ini Riwayat Operasional Pesawat Polri yang Jatuh https://news.detik.com/berita/3361931/sudah-terbang-2514-jam-ini-riwayat-operasional-pesawat-polri-yang-jatuh Detik 12 February 2017 According to officials, the crew members were experienced with more than 2,000 hours flying time.13 Korban Pesawat Polri yang Jatuh Hendak Rotasi Penugasan https://news.detik.com/berita/3362252/13-korban-pesawat-polri-yang-jatuh-hendak-rotasi-penugasan Detik 12 February 2017 Accident The aircraft was transporting 13 people consisting of 10 passengers and 3 crew. All of them were members of the Indonesian National Police.Kapolda: Tidak Ada Masyarakat Sipil Jadi Penumpang Pesawat Jatuh di Kepri https://news.detik.com/berita/3361841/kapolda-tidak-ada-masyarakat-sipil-jadi-penumpang-pesawat-jatuh-di-kepri Detik 12 February 2017 The aircraft took off from Depati Amir Airport at 09:24 local time and was en route to Hang Nadim Airport in Batam, Riau Islands. The aircraft was expected to land in Batam at 10:58 local time.Ini Pesawat Skytruck Milik Polri yang Jatuh di Kepri https://news.detik.com/berita/3361867/ini-pesawat-skytruck-milik-polri-yang-jatuh-di-kepri Detik 12 February 2017 While flying above the Senayang Sea, a technical issue occurred. Smoke was seen emitting from the aircraft's engine. Local fishermen who saw the crash stated that shortly after the first smoke came out from the engine, the aircraft nose-dived and plunged onto the sea.Pesawat Hendak ke Batam, di Atas Perairan Senayang Diduga Alami Masalah http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/03/pesawat-hendak-ke-batam-di-atas-perairan-senayang-diduga-alami-masalah Tribun News 11 February 2017 Search and rescue thumb|Debris found by the search and rescue team during the operationImmediately after the crash, debris began to float to the surface. At 12:30 local time, fishermen from Kijang recovered a blue piece of debris suspected from the aircraft. They also recovered several seats and personal belongings. Body parts were also found.Bagian Pesawat Polri yang Jatuh di Kepri Ditemukan Warga https://news.detik.com/berita/3361825/bagian-pesawat-polri-yang-jatuh-di-kepri-ditemukan-warga Detik 12 February 2017 The fishermen stated that they found the debris around 40 nmi mi km from Kijang, the seat capital of Tanjung Pinang.Petugas Pelabuhan Senayang Bergerak ke Lokasi Pesawat Jatuh, Ini Koordinat Jatuhnya http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/03/petugas-pelabuhan-senayang-bergerak-ke-lokasi-pesawat-jatuh-ini-koordinat-jatuhnya Tribun News 12 February 2017 A search and rescue team was immediately assembled by the National Search and Rescue Agency.Bukan di Kijang, Kapolres Koreksi Pesawat Jatuh di Perairan Lingga http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/03/bukan-di-kijang-kapolres-koreksi-pesawat-jatuh-di-perairan-lingga Tribun News 12 February 2017 Tanjung Pinang's SAR team deployed two of its boats to search for the wreckage of the aircraft. The search was led by the Head of Riau Islands Regional Police.Kapolda Kepri Pimpin Langsung Pencarian Korban Pesawat Jatuh http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/03/kapolda-kepri-pimpin-langsung-pencarian-korban-pesawat-jatuh Tribun News 12 February 2017 Police had also deployed four boats in response to the crash. The Indonesian Navy also sent its ships in response to the crash, the KRI Cucut and the KRI Pattimura. Search team members stated that they had only found several personal belongings from the victims, including photos of the passengers of the aircraft.Tim Gabungan Terjunkan Tujuh Kapal untuk Mencari Korban Pesawat Jatuh http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/03/tim-gabungan-terjunkan-tujuh-kapal-untuk-mencari-korban-pesawat-jatuh Tribun News 12 February 2017 The search and rescue effort was hampered by bad weather. The head of the operation Sam Budigusdian stated that the operation was stalled as no aircraft was allowed to fly due to the inclement weather. In addition, communications in the area were limited.Evakuasi Pesawat Polri yang Jatuh Terkendala Cuaca Buruk https://news.detik.com/berita/3361846/evakuasi-pesawat-polri-yang-jatuh-terkendala-cuaca-buruk Detik 12 February 2017 Mutilated bodies and a full body were found near the crash site at 17:55 local time along with an oil slick at a depth of 24 m ft.3 Kantong Berisi Potongan Tubuh Korban Pesawat Polri Jatuh Dibawa ke RS https://news.detik.com/berita/3362195/3-kantong-berisi-potongan-tubuh-korban-pesawat-polri-jatuh-dibawa-ke-rs Detik 12 February 2017Potongan Jasad Korban Ditemukan dan Langsung Dibawa ke RS Bhayangkara Batam http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/04/potongan-jasad-korban-ditemukan-dan-langsung-dibawa-ke-rs-bhayangkara-batam Tribun News 12 February 2017 The following day another three ships, from the Indonesian customs service, joined the operation.Tiga Kapal Patroli DJBC Khusus Kepri Juga Dikerahkan Cari Para Korban http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/03/tiga-kapal-patroli-djbc-khusus-kepri-juga-dikerahkan-cari-para-korban Tribun News 12 February 2017 The search and rescue operation became an international effort, as Singapore joined the operation with an aircraft and a helicopter.Singapura Ikut Bantu Pencarian Pesawat Polri yang Jatuh di Kepri https://news.detik.com/berita/3362163/singapura-ikut-bantu-pencarian-pesawat-polri-yang-jatuh-di-kepri Detik 12 February 2017 Investigators from National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) also joined the search. According to the head of the National Search and Rescue Agency, at least 300 personnel and 15 ships were involved in the search and rescue operation.Kekuatan Pencarian Pesawat Polri yang Jatuh: 300 Personel dan 15 Kapal https://news.detik.com/berita/3362279/kekuatan-pencarian-pesawat-polri-yang-jatuh-300-personel-dan-15-kapal Tribun News 12 February 2017 The search area was widened to 200 sqnmi sqmi sqkm. Officials stated that the search area was focused around Mantang and Kijang. The location of the detected oil slick on 3 December was pinpointed by officials. An analysis by officials revealed that the sea where the aircraft had crashed was shallow, at a depth of 23 - 32 m ft.Tumpahan Minyak Ditemukan di Lokasi Pencarian Pesawat Polri yang Jatuh https://news.detik.com/berita/3362212/tumpahan-minyak-ditemukan-di-lokasi-pencarian-pesawat-polri-yang-jatuh Detik 12 February 2017 Divers were deployed to join the operation. According to eyewitnesses, the aircraft dived and struck the water nose-first. Based on analysis on the debris, most debris found by the search and rescue team were parts of the front section of the aircraft. Officials stated that the front part of the aircraft may have been shattered during the impact. Officials added that they suspect that most bodies were trapped inside the submerged wreckage.Pesawat Diduga Jatuh Menghujam ke Laut, Tim SAR Lakukan Penyelaman http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/04/pesawat-diduga-jatuh-menghujam-ke-laut-tim-sar-lakukan-penyelaman Tribun News 12 February 2017 Governor of Riau Islands Nurdin Basirun and high ranking commander Fahri joined the search and rescue operation.Gubernur-Danrem Kepri Turun Ikut Pencarian Korban, Ini Pertanyaan Nurdin Sebelum Berangkat! http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/04/gubernur-danrem-kepri-turun-ikut-pencarian-korban-ini-pertanyaan-nurdin-sebelum-berangkat Tribun News 12 February 2017 Governor Nurdin Basirun later ordered fishermen to join the search and rescue effort, stating that "their eyes are more accurate". He asked fishermen to report to local authorities if they found any personal belongings or wreckage from the sea.Mata Nelayan Lebih Tajam, Nurdin Minta Lapor Jika Temukan Benda Apapun Saat Melaut http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/05/mata-nelayan-lebih-tajam-nurdin-minta-lapor-jika-temukan-benda-apapun-saat-melaut Tribun News 12 February 2017 The area that was focused during the search and rescue operation was an area between four islands, which were Pulau Pintar, Pulau Sebangka, Pulau Senayang and Pulau Menasak. Officials stated that the bodies of the missing passengers and the debris of the aircraft couldn't have been swept far away from the main wreckage as sea current and wind force around the area was not strong enough to swept the wreckage.Proses Pencarian Korban Dipusatkan di Empat Pulau Ini, Alasannya Ini http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/04/proses-pencarian-korban-dipusatkan-di-empat-pulau-ini-alasannya-ini Tribun News 12 February 2017 However, according to Soelistyo, the head of the National Search and Rescue Agency, though the main wreckage was located in Indonesia, the flight recorders could have been swept away to the Singaporean territory. He then asked the Singaporean Government for their cooperation in finding the recorders.Kepala Basarnas: Kotak Hitam Pesawat Polri Diduga Jatuh di Wilayah Singapura http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/04/kepala-basarnas-kotak-hitam-pesawat-polri-diduga-jatuh-di-wilayah-singapura Tribun News 12 February 2017 The search was continued on 5 December 2016. By then four bodies had been found.Pencarian Korban Pesawat Polri yang Jatuh di Kepri Dilanjutkan Besok https://news.detik.com/berita/3362454/pencarian-korban-pesawat-polri-yang-jatuh-di-kepri-dilanjutkan-besok Tribun News 12 February 2017 Commissioner Erlangga stated that the aircraft's tail was planned to be raised from the sea at 10:00 local time.Ekor Pesawat Polri yang Jatuh di Kepri akan Dievakuasi Pagi Ini https://news.detik.com/berita/3362516/ekor-pesawat-polri-yang-jatuh-di-kepri-akan-dievakuasi-pagi-ini Detik 12 February 2017 The 3 m ft mid -long piece of wreckage was found at a depth of 24 m ft and was located at a coordinates of 0 17' 321" N 104 50' 518" E.Badan Pesawat Polri yang Jatuh Ditemukan di Kedalaman 24 Meter di Bawah Laut https://news.detik.com/berita/3362477/badan-pesawat-polri-yang-jatuh-ditemukan-di-kedalaman-24-meter-di-bawah-laut Detik 12 February 2017 The search area was also widened and added for an additional 5 km mi nmi, as the retrieved bodies had moved around 5 km mi nmi from the main wreckage.Wilayah Pencarian Korban Pesawat Polri yang Jatuh Diperluas 5 Km https://news.detik.com/berita/3362535/wilayah-pencarian-korban-pesawat-polri-yang-jatuh-diperluas-5-km Detik 12 February 2017 Due to the discovery of several pieces of wreckage on 5 December, the Search and Rescue Agency focused on the salvage operation of the wreckage the following day. During the search, another body part was found by the searchers.Pencarian Korban Hari Ini Fokus Penyelaman, Ini Alasan Basarnas http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/06/pencarian-korban-hari-ini-fokus-penyelaman-ini-alasan-basarnas Tribun News 12 February 2017 On the same day, the Disaster Victims Identification (DVI) team sent 7 DNA samples to Jakarta for further examination.Tim DVI Polda Kirim Sampel DNA 7 Potongan Tubuh ke Jakarta, Ini Alasannya http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/06/tim-dvi-polda-kirim-sampel-dna-7-potongan-tubuh-ke-jakarta-ini-alasannya Tribun News 12 February 2017 On 12 December 2016, the search and rescue operation was officially ended, with rescuers managing to recover 50% of the aircraft's wreckage.Breakingnews: Basarnas Hentikan Pencarian Korban, Operasi SAR Resmi Berakhir http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/12/breakingnews-basarnas-hentikan-pencarian-korban-operasi-sar-resmi-berakhir Tribun News 12 February 2017Tim SAR Ditarik ke Tanjungpinang, Puing Pesawat Dibawa ke Pelantar I http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/12/tim-sar-ditarik-ke-tanjungpinang-puing-pesawat-dibawa-ke-pelantar-i Tribun News 12 February 2017Puing Pesawat Segera Dikirim ke Batam, Beratnya Tembus Belasan Kilogram http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/12/puing-pesawat-segera-dikirim-ke-batam-beratnya-tembus-belasan-kilogram Tribun News 12 February 2017 Investigation Eyewitnesses claimed that the aircraft's engine was emitting smoke or fire. The aircraft later nose-dived and exploded as it plunged onto the sea. According to local fishermen, the aircraft went down at 10:22. While the aircraft was nose-diving, eyewitnesses noted that the engine made an unusual sound. There was no explosion until the aircraft struck the water.Kapolri: Pesawat Itu Menukik dan Meledak di Laut http://batam.tribunnews.com/2016/12/08/kapolri-pesawat-itu-menukik-dan-meledak-di-laut Tribun News 12 February 2017 According to officials, the aircraft was airworthy and was in good condition at the time of the accident. The aircraft had been checked before the flight.Polri: Pesawat Skytruck Layak Terbang, Penyebab Jatuhnya Tunggu Kotak Hitam https://news.detik.com/berita/3363956/polri-pesawat-skytruck-layak-terbang-penyebab-jatuhnya-tunggu-kotak-hitam Detik 12 February 2017 Commissioner Rikwanto stated that the aircraft was not equipped with flight recorders as it was not mandated to fit them, contrary to earlier reports in which the aircraft was equipped with recorders. Investigators would examine the air traffic control recordings from Singapore, Jakarta and Batam.Polri akan Gunakan Rekaman Audio Selidiki Penyebab Pesawat Jatuh di Kepri https://news.detik.com/berita/3365339/polri-akan-gunakan-rekaman-audio-selidiki-penyebab-pesawat-jatuh-di-kepri Detik 12 February 2017 Aftermath A public outcry followed immediately after the crash, with social media users asking the President to immediately review every government-operated aircraft. Indonesian National Police said that an evaluation of the PZL M28 aircraft in its fleet would take place, as it had lost three aircraft of the same type.Sudah Tiga Pesawat Skytruck yang Kecelakaan, Polri: Akan Ada Evaluasi https://news.detik.com/berita/3366333/sudah-tiga-pesawat-skytruck-yang-kecelakaan-polri-akan-ada-evaluasi Detik 12 February 2017 On December 16 2016, following the crash of an Indonesian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules in Wamena which killed 13 people, the head of the People's Representative Council announced that the government would review every government-operated aircraft.Hercules Jatuh, Ketua MPR: Ini Pelajaran untuk Perbaharui Alutsista Kita https://news.detik.com/berita/3374547/hercules-jatuh-ketua-mpr-ini-pelajaran-untuk-perbaharui-alutsista-kita Detik 12 February 2017 See also List of accidents and incidents involving airliners in Indonesia References 30em Indonesia Aviation Category:Aviation accidents and incidents in 2016 Category:Aviation accidents and incidents in Indonesia Category:2016 disasters in Indonesia Category:December 2016 in Indonesia Category:Aviation accidents and incidents involving the PZL M28 Skytruck