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September 9, 2011 · Cessna 208B · PK-VVE
Wamean, West Papua, ID
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2011
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Wamean, West Papua, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 208B
Tail Number
PK-VVE
Operator
Pt Asi Pudjiastuti Aviation
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11WA475
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
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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
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:23 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 208B
Tail NumberPK-VVE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPt Asi Pudjiastuti Aviation
Engines1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0