What happened
During an arrival near Daru, an aircraft experienced a mishap while attempting to land. The impact or subsequent sequence of events caused structural damage to the airframe, which led to the aircraft sinking into the water.
Despite the loss of the vessel, all 11 occupants on board were successfully retrieved from the scene. While there were no fatalities reported among the passengers or crew, the aircraft was declared a total loss and written off following the incident.
Findings
- The aircraft sustained significant damage during the landing phase.
- The structural compromise led to the sinking of the aircraft in the water near the Daru area.