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Twin-Engine Aircraft Collision with Mt Trikora Near Timika Airport (U-614)

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On January 8, 2001, a Casa 212 Aviocar (registration U-614) operated by Indonesian Navy - TNI-AL Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut was involved in an aviation accident near Timika, Indonesia in flight. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Trikora about 12 minutes after takeoff from Timika Airport at 11,800 feet, killing all nine occupants, including high-ranking Police and Navy officers.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft collided with the slope of Mt Trikora approximately 12 minutes after departing Timika Airport. At the time of the impact, the aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 11,800 feet. ## Casualties All nine people on board were killed in the accident. The fatalities included high-ranking Police and Navy officers. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain. No aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific date is provided in the source material, and therefore no such details are included in this account.

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