4 fatalities

19 Jan 2014: PIPER PA31 - 350 — Maluku, Indonesia, Indonesia

Maluku, Indonesia, Indonesia

On 19 Jan 2014, a PIPER PA31 - 350 was involved in an aviation accident near Maluku, Indonesia, Indonesia. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. 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 January 19, 2014, a Piper PA-31-350 (PK-IWT) collided with terrain under unknown circumstances while approaching Dumatubun Airport, Maluku, Indonesia. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured.

Accident Overview

On January 19, 2014, at 1220 local time, a Piper PA-31-350 aircraft, registration PK-IWT, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances while on approach to Dumatubun Airport in Maluku, Indonesia. The airplane was operated by Intan Angkasa Air Service under the civil regulations of the Indonesian government.

Occupants and Damage

The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC). The NTSC has released this information as part of their ongoing investigation. Further details may be obtained from the NTSC at the Ministry of Transportation Building, 3rd Floor, JI. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 5, Jakarta, Indonesia.