Sriwijaya Air Flight 182
A recurring thrust-control fault produced increasing engine asymmetry during the climb from Jakarta. The Boeing 737 rolled left and descended into the sea, killing all 62 aboard.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report
Causes
Recurring defects in airline accidents
Official investigators identified recurring defects in 2 of the incidents we cover, from 2014 to 2021. Each account explains how it arose in that case. A shared topic does not mean the same cause.
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| Date | Flight | Aircraft | Location | Fatalities | Report status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 January 2021 | Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 | Boeing 737-524 | Near Kepulauan Seribu, about 11 nautical miles northwest of Jakarta | 62 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 28 December 2014 | Indonesia AirAsia Flight QZ8501 | Airbus A320-216 | Karimata Strait, Indonesia | 162 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
Indonesia AirAsia Flight QZ8501
Repeated rudder limiter faults led to electrical interruption, an abrupt roll and a prolonged stall over the Karimata Strait.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report