Accident Overview
On April 12, 2017, at approximately 0340 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 208C single-engine turboprop aircraft, registered as PK-FSO, collided with mountainous terrain about 7 nautical miles north of Oksibil, Republic of Indonesia. The airplane was destroyed upon impact. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained fatal injuries.
Aircraft and Operator
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 208C, a utility aircraft commonly used for cargo and passenger operations. It was operated by PT. Spirit Avia Sentosa, an Indonesian airline, on an unscheduled cargo flight conducted under the applicable civil aviation regulations of Indonesia.
Flight Details
The flight was performed as a cargo operation, though no further specifics regarding the origin, destination, or cargo nature were provided in the initial information. The accident occurred during the early morning hours in UTC, which corresponds to local Indonesian time.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Indonesia, specifically the National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC). As of the published report, the NTSC had released only limited information, and no probable cause has been determined or disclosed. The report is intended for informational purposes only and contains details released by the Indonesian authorities.
Further information may be obtained from the National Transportation Safety Committee at the Ministry of Transportation Building, 3rd Floor, JI. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 5, Jakarta – Indonesia.