Aircraft accident near Enarotali, Indonesia

17 fatalities • Timika, Indonesia • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into hilly terrain during a flight from Timika, resulting in the deaths of all 17 people on board.

What happened

On a scheduled flight from Timika-Moses Kilangin Airport to Enarotali, a twin engine aircraft departed at 10:50 local time. The flight was expected to last approximately 27 minutes and was transporting a total of 17 people, consisting of 14 passengers and a crew of three.

Roughly eight minutes after takeoff, while the aircraft was in its cruise phase, it struck hilly terrain. The impact was severe enough to cause the aircraft to disintegrate. Search efforts located the wreckage two days after the initial disappearance.

Findings

At the time of the accident, the flight was operating under poor weather conditions characterized by rainfall and a low cloud ceiling. The crash resulted in 17 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the passengers or crew.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck hilly terrain while flying through poor weather conditions involving low visibility and rain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-04-12 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Timika, Indonesia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into hilly terrain during a flight from Timika, resulting in the deaths of all 17 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-04-12 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 17 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-04-12 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration PK-LTZ, operated by GT Air, at Timika, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck hilly terrain while flying through poor weather conditions involving low visibility and rain.

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