Atr ATR42 accident near Serui, Id, September 9, 2024
On September 9, 2024 at about 1:35 am local time, a Atr ATR42, registered PKYSP, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Serui. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 3 people were seriously injured; 45 others were unhurt.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 9, 2024 · about 1:35 am local time
- Place
- Serui, Indonesia
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were seriously injured; 45 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Atr ATR42
- Registration
- PKYSP · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Runway excursion during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Trigana Air Service
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 2 | |||
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 43 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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