Amateur-built S2R-T34 accident near Manado, Indonesia, Id, December 2, 2014
On December 2, 2014 at about 2:50 am local time, a amateur-built S2R-T34, registered PKELR, was destroyed in an accident near Manado, Indonesia. 2 people were killed.
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
- December 2, 2014 · about 2:50 am local time
- Place
- Manado, Indonesia, Indonesia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built S2R-T34
- Registration
- PKELR · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On December 2, 2014, about 0250 universal coordinated time, an Ayres Trush, S2R-T34, PK-ELR, ditched in the sea under unknown circumstances. A tail wheel tire, elevator, both main landing gears, and some personal equipment were located 1 mile from the coastline of Kema Village, Manado, Indonesia. The airplane was operated by PT. Elang Nunsantara Air under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Indonesia. The airplane was destroyed, and the pilot, and the engineer are presumed 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
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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