Cessna 208B crash near Wamena, Indonesia

2 fatalities • Wamean, West Papua, Indonesia

A cargo flight operated by PT Asi Pudjiastuti Aviation crashed into mountainous terrain in West Papua.

What happened

On September 9, 2011, at 12:23 local time, a Cessna 208B, registration PK-VVE, collided with mountains approximately 8 nautical miles northeast of Wamena Airport in West Papua, Indonesia. The aircraft was performing a cargo flight from Wamena Airport to the Kenyam Airstrip in the Ndu Hydrogen District.

The collision resulted in 2 fatalities for the crew members on board. The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the impact.

Probable cause

No probable cause was identified in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Sep 2011 CESSNA 208B accident near Wamean, West Papua, Indonesia?

A cargo flight operated by PT Asi Pudjiastuti Aviation crashed into mountainous terrain in West Papua.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Sep 2011 CESSNA 208B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Sep 2011 involved a CESSNA 208B, operated by Susi Air, at Wamean, West Papua, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was identified in the provided report.

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