BAE Avro 146 crash at Wamena Airport

6 fatalities • Wamena, Indonesia

A cargo flight operating in Papua, Indonesia, resulted in a fatal accident during its approach to runway 15.

What happened

On April 9, 2009, at 7:34 local time, a BAE Avro 146RJ, registration PK-BRD, crashed while performing its second approach to runway 15 at Wamena Airport in Papua, Indonesia. The aircraft, operated by PT. Aviastar Mandiri, was conducting a non-scheduled cargo flight originating from Sentani Airport. The impact resulted in 6 fatal injuries to the crewmembers on board, and the aircraft was destroyed.

The investigation

The National Transportation Safety Committee of Indonesia led the investigation into the accident. The NTSB provided an Accredited Representative to assist the process, acting as the representative for the country of manufacture and design for the aircraft's powerplants.

Probable cause

Not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Apr 2009 BAE AVRO 146RJ accident near Wamena, Indonesia?

A cargo flight operating in Papua, Indonesia, resulted in a fatal accident during its approach to runway 15.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Apr 2009 BAE AVRO 146RJ accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Apr 2009 involved a BAE AVRO 146RJ, operated by PT. Aviastar Mandiri (Aviastar), at Wamena, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not provided in the source material.

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