Aircraft crash on Mount Trikora

9 fatalities • Timika, Indonesia • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the slopes of Mount Trikora approximately 12 minutes after departing from Timika Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Timika Airport, a twin-engine aircraft was performing a cruise flight at an altitude of 11,800 feet. Approximately 12 minutes into the flight, the aircraft impacted the terrain on the slope of Mount Trikora. The impact occurred while the plane was in the cruise phase of its journey.

There were nine people on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. The crash resulted in nine fatalities, with no survivors reported from the wreckage. The passengers included several high-ranking officials from the Navy and the Police.

Findings

No specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the cause of the impact with the mountain were provided in the available records.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2001-01-08 Casa 212 Aviocar accident near Timika, Indonesia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the slopes of Mount Trikora approximately 12 minutes after departing from Timika Airport, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 2001-01-08 Casa 212 Aviocar accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-01-08 involved a Casa 212 Aviocar, registration U-614, operated by Indonesian Navy - TNI-AL Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, at Timika, Indonesia.

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