Cessna 172 - P accident near Sumenep, Indonesia, Id, September 19, 2014
On September 19, 2014 at about 6:36 am local time, a Cessna 172 - P, registered PKMSN, was destroyed in an accident near Sumenep, Indonesia. 1 person was 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
- September 19, 2014 · about 6:36 am local time
- Place
- Sumenep, Indonesia, Indonesia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 - P P · all 172 - Ps on the register
- Registration
- PKMSN · no longer on the register · serial 17274909
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On September 19, 2014 at 0636 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172P, PK-MSN, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Trunojoyo Airport, Sumenep, Indonesia. The airplane was operated by Merpati Pilot School under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Indonesia. The airplane was destroyed and the student pilot, the sole occupant was fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Indonesia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Indonesia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: National Transportation Safety Committee Ministry of Transportation Building 3rd Floor JI. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 5 Jakarta – Indonesia Tel: +62 21 3517606 Fax: +62 21 3517606 Email: knkt@dephub.go.id
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
The aircraft
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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