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Aircraft Crash Near Elelim Airport (PK-SMW)

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On June 23, 2023, a Cessna 208A Caravan (registration PK-SMW) operated by Semuwa Aviasi Mandiri - SAM Air was involved in an aviation accident near Elelim, Indonesia in flight. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered PK-SMW
Aircraft registered PK-SMW. Photo: Polda Papua / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded mountain slope 12 km from Elelim Airport shortly after takeoff, killing all six occupants.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A single-engine aircraft departed from Elelim Airport at 1054 local time, bound for Poik. The flight carried four passengers, two pilots, and a cargo load. Approximately six minutes after takeoff, the aircraft impacted the slope of a wooded mountain located 12 kilometers from the airport. The impact forces resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft, and all six occupants on board were killed. No further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, or cause of the accident are provided in the source material. This summary is based solely on the official accident investigation source provided.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jun 2023 Cessna 208A Caravan accident near Elelim, Indonesia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded mountain slope 12 km from Elelim Airport shortly after takeoff, killing all six occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jun 2023 Cessna 208A Caravan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jun 2023 involved a Cessna 208A Caravan, registration PK-SMW, operated by Semuwa Aviasi Mandiri - SAM Air, at Elelim, Indonesia.

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