2016 Indonesian Air Force C-130 crash

Plane Crash in Indonesia Indonesian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules crash RAAF Hercules Zhu-1.jpg The aircraft involved in the incident, photographed when it was still in service with the Royal Australian Air Force as A97-005. Accident 2016 12 18 y Controlled flight into terrain Mount Lisuwa, Maima District, Jayawijaya Regency, Papua, Indonesia 4 6 53 S 138 58 8 E inline,title Lockheed C-130H Hercules Indonesian Air Force A-1334 Mozes Kilangin Airport, Timika, Indonesia Wamena Airport, Wamena, Indonesia 13 1 12 13 0 0 On 18 December 2016, an Indonesian Air Force Lockheed C-130H Hercules crashed on Mount Lisuwa while approaching Wamena Airport in Wamena, Papua, Indonesia. The aircraft, which was flying a co-pilot training mission, was carrying twelve crew members of the Indonesian Air Force and one passenger. The aircraft was destroyed on impact; all thirteen occupants died.Arief Laksana, Bisma Pesawat Hercules TNI Hilang Kontak di Wamena Papua https://news.detik.com/berita/3374167/pesawat-hercules-tni-hilang-kontak-di-wamena-papua?_ga=1.237027520.138728421.1481788077 Detik 18 December 2016Mabes TNI benarkan pesawat Hercules TNI AU jatuh di Wamena 18 December 2016 https://www.merdeka.com/peristiwa/mabes-tni-benarkan-pesawat-hercules-tni-au-jatuh-di-wamena.html Merdeka 18 December 2016 Aircraft According to Hadiyan Sumintaatmadja, Vice Chief of the Indonesian Air Force Staff, the aircraft involved was airworthy and had accumulated 9,000 flight hours during its lifespan.Fajar Indrawan, Aditya Wakasau: Hercules Layak Terbang, Jatuh di Wamena Diduga karena Faktor Cuaca https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3374221/wakasau-hercules-layak-terbang-jatuh-di-wamena-diduga-karena-faktor-cuaca?_ga=1.162647292.138728421.1481788077 Detik 18 December 2016 He added that the aircraft had received routine maintenance checks, scheduled to be performed every 50 hours.Wakasau: Hercules yang Jatuh di Wamena Rutin Diservis https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3374275/wakasau-hercules-yang-jatuh-di-wamena-rutin-diservis Detik 18 December 2016 The aircraft itself was newly delivered to the fleet. Delivered in March 2016 from Australia, it was the first of five ex-RAAF C-130H Hercules purchased from the Royal Australian Air Force. The Indonesian Air Force was planning to add up to 16 Hercules to its fleet.Hercules yang Jatuh di Wamena Hibah dari Australia, Tiba di RI Februari 2016 https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3374425/hercules-yang-jatuh-di-wamena-hibah-dari-australia-tiba-di-ri-februari-2016 Detik 19 December 2016 Accident The aircraft, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules carrying 12 crew members, a passenger, and 12 tonnes of logistics, took off at 05:35 local time (UTC +9) from Mimika Regency's capital Timika, bound for Wamena Airport in Wamena. The aircraft was piloted by Major Marlon A Kawer, and according to a military statement in Halim, the flight was also acting as a training mission for the co-pilot.Hercules TNI AU yang Jatuh di Wamena Terbang untuk Misi Latihan Kopilot https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3374213/hercules-tni-au-yang-jatuh-di-wamena-terbang-untuk-misi-latihan-kopilot?_ga=1.137488624.138728421.1481788077 Detik 18 December 2016 It was scheduled to land in Wamena at 06:13 local time, before continuing to Jayapura.Pesawat Hercules Jatuh Diduga karena Tabrak Gunung http://nasional.news.viva.co.id/news/read/860676-pesawat-hercules-jatuh-diduga-karena-tabrak-gunung Viva 18 December 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161218170917/http://nasional.news.viva.co.id/news/read/860676-pesawat-hercules-jatuh-diduga-karena-tabrak-gunung 2016-12-18 dead The aircraft had contacted Wamena Tower at 06:02, prior to a planned landing on Runway 15. However, due to poor visibility, Wamena Tower suggested that the aircraft should move to another runway, and the pilot accordingly changed to Runway 33. Wamena Tower obtained visual contact with the aircraft at 06:08,Ganti Runway Tujuan, Ini Kronologi Jatuhnya Hercules di Wamena https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3374242/ganti-runway-tujuan-ini-kronologi-jatuhnya-hercules-di-wamena Detik 18 December 2016 but a minute later lost all contact with the plane.Batubara, Herianto Hercules TNI AU yang Hilang Kontak di Wamena Angkut 12 Kru, Ini Nama-namanya https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3374183/hercules-tni-au-yang-hilang-kontak-di-wamena-angkut-12-kru-ini-nama-namanya?_ga=1.237027520.138728421.1481788077 Detik 18 December 2016Pesawat Hercules Diduga Jatuh di Sekitar Gunung Lisuwa 18 December 2016 https://nasional.tempo.co/read/news/2016/12/18/078828685/pesawat-hercules-diduga-jatuh-di-sekitar-gunung-lisuwa Tempo 18 December 2016 Following the crash, a crisis center was set up at Sentani Airport and 30 military personnel were deployed to the area. Search and rescue teams immediately found the wreckage on Mount Lisuwa, near Runway 33. Officials stated that the wreckage was burnt, with the tail section detached from the main body of the aircraft. No survivors were found at the crash site, and bodies were discovered in mutilated and disfigured condition.Siagian, Wilpret Jatuh di Dekat Wamena, Hercules TNI AU Diduga Menabrak Gunung Tugima https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3374193/jatuh-di-dekat-wamena-hercules-tni-au-diduga-menabrak-gunung-tugima?_ga=1.199288046.138728421.1481788077 Detik 18 December 2016Hercules TNI AU Jatuh di Wamena, 12 Orang Jadi Korban http://poskotanews.com/2016/12/18/hercules-tni-au-jatuh-di-wamena-12-orang-jadi-korban/ Pos Kota 18 December 2016 20 December 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161220113249/http://poskotanews.com/2016/12/18/hercules-tni-au-jatuh-di-wamena-12-orang-jadi-korban/ usurped Military officials stated that the bodies of all thirteen of the victims had been found at the crash site and were transported to the nearest airport.Astari Retaduari, Elza 12 Jenazah Kru dan 1 Penumpang Hercules TNI AU yang Jatuh Wamena Ditemukan https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3374204/12-jenazah-kru-dan-1-penumpang-hercules-tni-au-yang-jatuh-wamena-ditemukan?_ga=1.60859628.138728421.1481788077 Detik 18 December 2016 By noon on 18 December, ten bodies had been identified.10 Jenazah Korban Hercules Jatuh Sudah Teridentifikasi https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3374322/10-jenazah-korban-hercules-jatuh-sudah-teridentifikasi?_ga=1.224626778.138728421.1481788077 Detik 18 December 2016 The bodies were repatriated to Malang, East Java. A ceremony was held during the repatriation.13 Korban Pesawat Hercules Jatuh di Wamena Akan Diterbangkan ke Malang https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3374375/13-korban-pesawat-hercules-jatuh-di-wamena-akan-diterbangkan-ke-malang Detik 19 December 201612 Peti Jenazah Kru Hercules Tiba di Bandara Abdulrachman Saleh, Malang https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3374508/12-peti-jenazah-kru-hercules-tiba-di-bandara-abdulrachman-saleh-malang Detik 19 December 2016 Investigation The Indonesian Air Force sent a team of investigators to the site of the crash and stated that it planned to analyse several factors possibly contributing to the crash. Eyewitness reports stated that the area surrounding the crash was covered with thick fog, and it was possible that the crew had lost their orientation due to the poor visibility.TNI AU Kirim Tim Investigasi ke Lokasi Pesawat Hercules Jatuh di Wamena https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3374249/tni-au-kirim-tim-investigasi-ke-lokasi-pesawat-hercules-jatuh-di-wamena Detik 18 December 2016 Aftermath A massive public outcry occurred after the crash, with most people criticizing the ageing fleets on the Indonesian Air Force. Several people asked to stop the operation of every Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft in Indonesia due to its old age and recent crashes that involved the aircraft. However, the commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces Gatot Nurmantyo stated that it will continue to operate the aircraft. He added that due to the large number of islands in Indonesia, only the Lockheed C-130 Hercules could reach all the islands in Indonesia.Panglima TNI Sebut Indonesia Masih Butuh Pesawat Hercules https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3374551/panglima-tni-sebut-indonesia-masih-butuh-pesawat-hercules Detik 19 December 2016 Government officials were asked to review the aging fleets in the Indonesian Air Force. The Head of the People's Consultative Assembly Zulkifli Hasan stated that the Indonesian Government needs to review and renew its fleet.Hercules Jatuh, Ketua MPR: Ini Pelajaran untuk Perbaharui Alutsista Kita https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3374547/hercules-jatuh-ketua-mpr-ini-pelajaran-untuk-perbaharui-alutsista-kita Detik 19 December 2016 Indonesian President Joko Widodo had also asked the same thing and ordered to observe the maintenance of every aircraft of the Indonesian Armed Forces.Presiden Jokowi Soal Hercules Jatuh: Maintenance Harus Selalu Diawasi https://news.detik.com/berita/3374728/presiden-jokowi-soal-hercules-jatuh-maintenance-harus-selalu-diawasi?_ga=1.237552448.138728421.1481788077 Detik 19 December 2016 After the crash, the Indonesian Air Force would renew the engines of every Hercules on their fleet.Usai Insiden di Wamena, KSAU: Kita Perbaharui Mesin Pesawat-pesawat Hercules https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3374517/usai-insiden-di-wamena-ksau-kita--perbaharui-mesin-pesawat-pesawat-hercules Detik 19 December 2016 Members of the Indonesian People's Representatives will call the Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu for his responsibility on the crash.Pesawat Hercules TNI Jatuh Lagi, DPR Akan Panggil Menhan 19 December 2016 https://news.okezone.com/read/2016/12/19/337/1570008/pesawat-hercules-tni-jatuh-lagi-dpr-akan-panggil-menhan Okezone 19 December 2016 See also 2015 Indonesian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules crash References 30em Indonesia Aviation Category:Aviation accidents and incidents in 2016 Category:Aviation accidents and incidents in Indonesia Category:Aviation accidents and incidents involving the Lockheed C-130 Hercules Category:December 2016 in Indonesia Category:Indonesian Air Force Category:2016 disasters in Indonesia