Fatal aircraft crash near Nabire, Indonesia

13 fatalities • Nabire, Indonesia • Flight

An aircraft crashed in a mountainous region approximately 45 kilometers east of Nabire, resulting in the deaths of all 13 people on board.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred in a mountainous area situated roughly 45 km east of Nabire. The aircraft went down under unknown circumstances during its flight. Following the impact, it was confirmed that there were 13 fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

The specific details regarding the cause of the crash remain undetermined at this time, as the incident took place in a remote, mountainous location. There is currently no information available regarding the aircraft type, registration, or the specific phase of flight during which the accident occurred.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-02-28 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Nabire, Indonesia?

An aircraft crashed in a mountainous region approximately 45 kilometers east of Nabire, resulting in the deaths of all 13 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-02-28 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 13 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-02-28 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration PK-NUC, operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA, at Nabire, Indonesia.

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