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Merpati Nusantara Airlines
Merpati Nusantara Airlines
Tuesday March 29, 1977
After spotting a mountain in front of him, the pilot applied full power and went into a steep climb. The plane stalled and crashed into trees.
Crash Details
Date
Tuesday March 29, 1977
Location
Bainaha Valley, Indonesia
Passengers
20
Crew
3
Fatalities
15
Survivors
8
Aircraft Type
de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
Operator
Merpati Nusantara Airlines
Registration
PK-NUP
Flight Origin
Palu
Flight Destination
Toli Toli
Bainaha Valley, Indonesia
Merpati Nusantara Airlines
de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
1977