What happened
A charter flight operated for the Nabire Bakti Mining Company was performing a transport mission from Nabire to Obano when the accident occurred. The aircraft, a twin engine plane, was carrying a total of four people, including two pilots and two passengers. As the crew attempted to approach the destination, the aircraft entered a cloud layer. During this phase of the flight, the plane struck Mt Deyjay, which has an elevation of 2,115 metres. The impact took place approximately 8 km southwest of Obano.
Findings
- The flight encountered cloud cover during the approach phase.
- The collision occurred at an altitude of 2,115 metres.
- There were four fatalities resulting from the crash, involving all occupants on board.