Cessna 208C crashes into terrain near Oksibil, Indonesia

1 fatality • Anem Mountain, Oksibil, Indonesia

A cargo flight operating in Indonesia crashed into mountainous terrain, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On April 12, 2017, at approximately 0340 UTC, a Cessna 208C, registration PK-FSO, crashed into mountains 7 nautical miles north of Oksibil, Republic of Indonesia. The aircraft was being operated by PT. Spirit Avia Sentosa performing an unscheduled cargo flight under Indonesian civil regulations.

The impact with the terrain resulted in the destruction of the aircraft. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the plane, sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Apr 2017 CESSNA 208 C accident near Anem Mountain, Oksibil, Indonesia?

A cargo flight operating in Indonesia crashed into mountainous terrain, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Apr 2017 CESSNA 208 C accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Apr 2017 involved a CESSNA 208 C, at Anem Mountain, Oksibil, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source report.

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