On August 25, 2025, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration PK-PPI) operated by Aviasi Puncak Papua was involved in an aviation accident near Ilaga, Indonesia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane overran runway 25 at Ilaga-Aminggaru Airport, hitting a wooden guard post and the perimeter fence before catching fire. Both crew members escaped with minor injuries.
Accident Overview
A single-engine airplane experienced a runway excursion after landing on runway 25 at Ilaga-Aminggaru Airport. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran by a few meters, veered to the right, and collided with a wooden guard post. It then came to rest against the perimeter fence and burst into flames.
Crew and Injuries
Both crew members—a pilot and a technician—escaped with minor injuries before the airplane was totally destroyed by the fire.
Flight Details
The crew had completed a cargo flight from Timika-Moses Kilangin Airport prior to the accident.
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