2 fatalities

25 Apr 2012: PILATUS PC6 - B2H4 — PT ASI Pudjiastuti Aviation (Susi Air) — Muaritan, Indonesia

Muaritan, Indonesia

On 25 Apr 2012, a PILATUS PC6 - B2H4 operated by PT ASI Pudjiastuti Aviation (Susi Air) was involved in an aviation accident near Muaritan, Indonesia. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Susi Air Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 (PK-VVQ) impacted terrain near Muaritan on April 25, 2012, after the pilot reported a fuel system problem. The NTSC is investigating with NTSB assistance.

Accident Overview

On April 25, 2012, at 09:29 UTC, a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 aircraft, registered as PK-VVQ and operated by Susi Air, impacted terrain near Muaritan. The pilot had reported a fuel system problem prior to the accident.

Investigation

The Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) is conducting the investigation. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appointed an accredited representative to assist, given the NTSB's role as the state of design for certain fuel system components.

Aircraft and Operator

The aircraft model is a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4, a single-engine utility aircraft. The operator is Susi Air, an Indonesian airline. The registration PK-VVQ is assigned to this specific airframe.

Location

The accident site is near Muaritan. Further details about the precise location or terrain characteristics are not provided in the source.

Sequence of Events

According to the source, the pilot communicated a fuel system problem before the aircraft impacted terrain. No additional details regarding the flight phase, weather, or other circumstances are specified.

Ongoing Investigation

All inquiries regarding this accident should be directed to the NTSC at their Jakarta office. The investigation is ongoing, and no determination of probable cause has been released.