4 fatalities

24 Aug 2012: PIPER PA31 350 — PT. Intan Angkasa Air Service — Bontang, Indonesia, Indonesia

Bontang, Indonesia, Indonesia

On 24 Aug 2012, a PIPER PA31 350 operated by PT. Intan Angkasa Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Bontang, Indonesia, Indonesia. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On August 24, 2012, a Piper PA-31-350 (PK-IWH) operated by PT. Intan Angkasa Air Service collided with Mt. Tundung Mayang near Bontang, Indonesia, at 1,300 feet elevation. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured; the aircraft was substantially damaged.

Accident Overview

On August 24, 2012, at 0551 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-31-350 aircraft, registration PK-IWH, operated by PT. Intan Angkasa Air Service under the civil regulations of Indonesia, collided with Mt. Tundung Mayang near Bontang, Indonesia. The collision occurred at an elevation of 1,300 feet.

Injuries and Damage

The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Indonesia, specifically the National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC). This report contains only information released by the Government of Indonesia. Further information may be obtained from the NTSC at the Ministry of Transportation Building 3rd Floor, JI. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 5 Jakarta – Indonesia, Tel: +62 21 3517606, Fax: +62 21 3517606, Email: www.dephub.go.id/knkt.

Aircraft and Operator

The aircraft was a Piper PA-31-350, registration PK-IWH. The operator was PT. Intan Angkasa Air Service.