12 fatalities

2006-11-17: De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (PK-YPY) — Trigana Air Service — Mt Puncak Jaya, Indonesia

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On November 17, 2006, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration PK-YPY) operated by Trigana Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Puncak Jaya, Indonesia in flight. 12 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A twin-engine aircraft on a special flight from Mulia to Ilaga struck Mount Puncak Jaya while cruising at 10,500 feet in marginal weather, killing all 12 occupants. The wreckage was found the next day.

Accident

A twin-engine aircraft departed Mulia on a special flight to Ilaga, carrying a delegation of nine people who were to visit districts of Irian Jaya province as part of talks between several administrations. While cruising at an altitude of 10,500 feet in marginal weather conditions, the aircraft struck Mount Puncak Jaya.

Aftermath

The wreckage was located the following day. All 12 occupants, including the delegation and crew, were killed.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation findings, the probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain.