CESSNA 208B

Wamean, West Papua, September 9, 2011

Event Information

DateSeptember 9, 2011
Event TypeACC
LocationWamean, West Papua
CountryID
Coordinates4.41611, 139.00278
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberWPR11WA475
Event ID20110930X30333

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model208B
Registration #PK-VVE
OperatorSusi Air
OwnerPT Asi Pudjiastuti Aviation
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Event Location

Full 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 [email protected]

About This NTSB Record

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