Aircraft collision with Mount Puncak Jaya in Irian Jaya

12 fatalities • Mt Puncak Jaya, Indonesia • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into Mount Puncak Jaya during a special flight in Irian Jaya, resulting in the deaths of all twelve people on board.

What happened

A special flight departed from Mulia, bound for Ilaga, carrying a delegation of nine passengers. The mission involved traveling to various districts within the Irian Jaya province to facilitate discussions between different administrative groups. During the flight, while the aircraft was maintaining an altitude of 10,500 feet, it encountered marginal weather conditions. While navigating through these conditions, the twin engine aircraft collided with the summit of Mt Puncak Jaya.

Search efforts located the wreckage the day after the impact. The accident resulted in 12 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.

Findings

The flight was operating in marginal weather conditions at the time of the impact.
The aircraft struck the terrain while cruising at 10,500 feet.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with a mountain while flying through poor weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-11-17 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Mt Puncak Jaya, Indonesia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into Mount Puncak Jaya during a special flight in Irian Jaya, resulting in the deaths of all twelve people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2006-11-17 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 12 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-11-17 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration PK-YPY, operated by Trigana Air Service, at Mt Puncak Jaya, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?