Indonesian Aerospace 212 accident near Tanjung Pinang, Id, February 12, 2011
On February 12, 2011 at about 6:40 am local time, a Indonesian Aerospace 212, registered PKZAI, was destroyed in an accident during enroute (climb to cruise) near Tanjung Pinang. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 5 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 12, 2011 · about 6:40 am local time
- Place
- Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 5 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Indonesian Aerospace 212 100
- Registration
- PKZAI · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On February 12, 2011, at 1340 Indonesian local time (0640 UTC), an Indonesian Aerospace CASA 212-100, registered in Indonesia as PK-ZAI, and operated by PT. Sabang Merauke Air Charter, crashed under unknown circumstances following takeoff from Hang Nadim Airport, Batam, Indonesia. Its intended destination was Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport, Indonesia. The flight was a test flight following a Honeywell TPE331 engine change, and the two pilots and three mechanics on board were killed. The airplane was destroyed. The accident is being investigated by the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC). The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the NTSC investigation as the state of design and manufacture of the engines. All inquiries should be directed to the NTSC (www.dephub.go.id/knkt).
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Miscellaneous/other during enroute (climb to cruise)
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
- Not recorded
- Operator: Pt Sabang Merauke Air Charter
The flight
- Departed from: BTH Hang Nadim Airp
- Destination: TNJ Raja Haji Fisab
- Flight plan: not recorded
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 5 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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