What happened
During an approach to the Kurupung Airstrip, a twin-engine aircraft was engaged in a descent under marginal weather conditions. While navigating the hilly terrain, the aircraft struck trees and subsequently crashed within a heavily wooded region. The flight was being operated to transport fuel drums to the airstrip.
At the time of the impact, the pilot was the only person on board the aircraft. The collision with the vegetation resulted in one fatality.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating in marginal weather conditions during the descent phase.
- The crash occurred in a wooded area characterized by hilly terrain.