Sempati Air Flight 304 was a scheduled domestic flight in Indonesia that embarked from Husein Sastranegara International Airport in Bandung. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft encountered difficulties, leading to a crash in a densely populated residential area. The aircraft was a Fokker F28, a model that had been involved in several accidents, raising questions about its operational safety. Witnesses on the ground reported seeing the plane struggling to gain altitude, with smoke trailing before it abruptly descended and struck several homes. The repercussions of the aircraft's crash were catastrophic, as 28 lives were lost, predominantly comprising both passengers onboard and residents who were present at the time of impact.

The rescue efforts were immediate, as emergency crews rushed to the site to assist survivors and search for bodies amidst the wreckage. The incident prompted investigations by both the Indonesian government and aviation safety authorities, focusing on potential factors like weather conditions and mechanical reliability that may have contributed to the crash. The airline faced scrutiny regarding its safety regulations and operational practices, leading to increased oversight within Indonesia’s aviation sector in subsequent years, including improvements in pilot training and aircraft maintenance protocols.