Accident Details
A twin engine aircraft was completing a charter flight from Nabire to Obano, carrying two passengers and two pilots. The flight was operated on behalf of the Nabire Bakti Mining Company. During the approach to the destination, the crew encountered clouds. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft collided with Mount Deyjay, which has an elevation of 2,115 meters and is located approximately 8 kilometers southwest of Obano. The impact resulted in the deaths of all four individuals on board.
Investigation and Probable Cause
Investigators determined that the accident was a controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). The official probable cause was stated as controlled flight into terrain.