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CESSNA 208B near Wamean, West Papua — 2011-09-09

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Date
2011-09-09
Location
Wamean, West Papua, ID
Aircraft
CESSNA 208B
Registration
PK-VVE
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On September 9, 2011, at 1223 local time (0323 UTC) a Cessna 208B, Indonesia registry PK-VVE, collided with mountainous terrain 8 nautical miles north east of Wamena Airport, Wamena, West Papau, Indonesia. The aircraft was operated by Susi Air under the pertinent provisions of the Indonesia Civil Aviation Regulations and was on a cargo flight. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and both crew members were fatally injured. The flight originated at Wamena Airport and was destined for Kenyam Airstrip, Nduga District, West Papua, Indonesia. This report is for informational purposes and only contains information released by the government of Indonesia. The accident is under the jurisdiction of, and is being investigated by, the National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) of the government of Indonesia. Any further information can be obtained by contacting the NTSC: Ministry of Transportation Building, 3rd Floor Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 5 Jakarta, Indonesia Telephone 62 21 3517606 Facsimile 62 21 3517606 www.dephub.go.id/knkt Email knkt@dephub.go.id

NTSB coding

  • Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) · Enroute-cruise

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