Date:	Wednesday 9 July 1997
Time:	11:57
Type:	CASA/Nurtanio NC-212-AB4 Aviocar 200
Owner/operator:	Merpati Nusantara Airlines
Registration:	PK-NCS
MSN:	201/41N
Year of manufacture:	1981
Engine model:	Garrett TPE331-10-511C
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed, written off
Category:	Accident
Location:	Ambon-Pattimura Airport (AMQ) -   Indonesia
Phase:	Approach
Nature:	Ferry/positioning
Departure airport:	Langgur-Dumatubun Airport (LUV/WAPL)
Destination airport:	Ambon-Pattimura Airport (AMQ/WAPP)
Confidence Rating:	Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Narrative:
The aircraft (named 'Bunyu') was being ferried to Ambon for repairs when it crashed, just 270 m short of the Ambon-Pattimura Airport in rain and fog. The aircraft was attempting to land on one engine.

ICAO Adrep Summary 4/2001 (#26)
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