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Crash of a Douglas C-47A-10-DK in Wamena: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
PK-OBC
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Wamena - Jayapura
MSN:
12485
YOM:
1944
Location:
Wamena
Special Region of Papua
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Wamena Airport, while in initial climb in limited visibility due to low clouds, the aircraft struck power cables and crashed, bursting into flames. A pilot was killed while both other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was reported that the aircraft failed to gain sufficient altitude after liftoff as it was overloaded.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander in Landikma

Date & Time: Apr 29, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
PK-OBE
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
429
YOM:
1975
Location:
Landikma
Special Region of Papua
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, one of the engine failed. The pilot abandoned the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking maneuver. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest. The pilot, sole on board, was uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during takeoff for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander near Beoga

Date & Time: Apr 26, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
PK-KNG
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
749
YOM:
1975
Location:
Beoga
Special Region of Papua
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a wooded and isolated area located in the region of Beoga, Papua. Both pilots survived the accident and were found alive three months later.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 100 near Nabire: 13 killed

Date & Time: Feb 28, 1973
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
PK-NUC
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
70
YOM:
1967
Location:
Nabire
Special Region of Papua
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous area located about 45 km east of Nabire. All 13 occupants have been killed.

Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3M Variant 400 off Biak: 8 killed

Date & Time: Feb 1, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
Operator:
Registration:
T-701
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Biak - Biak
MSN:
1871
YOM:
1969
Location:
Biak
Special Region of Papua
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a night training mission, carrying six passengers and two pilots. In unknown circumstances, the twin engine airplane crashed into the sea off Biak. All eight occupants were killed.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/340-H2 Porter in Ubrub

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1966
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
PK-NPX
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
542
YOM:
1963
Location:
Ubrub
Special Region of Papua
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a wooded area. No casualties.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/340-H2 Porter in Genjem

Date & Time: Mar 8, 1966
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
PK-NPY
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
538
YOM:
1964
Location:
Genjem
Special Region of Papua
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Genjem. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-25-DK on Mt Puncak Jaya: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1962
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
X-11
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Merauke – Biak
MSN:
15865/32613
YOM:
1945
Location:
Mt Puncak Jaya
Special Region of Papua
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the airplane struck Mt Puncak Jaya (4,160 meters high) located in Papua. As the airplane failed to arrive at Biak Airport, SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the 8 crew members was found. The wreckage was located in 1969 on the south slope of the mountain.
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