On April 28, 2003, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration PK-WAR) operated by Air Regional was involved in an aviation accident near Mulia, Indonesia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its final approach to Mulia Airport, resulting in injuries to all four people on board.
What happened
During the final approach phase of flight, a twin engine aircraft impacted the terrain a short distance before reaching the runway at Mulia Airport. The impact occurred several kilometers short of the landing strip, leading to a crash that caused significant damage to the airframe. The aircraft was determined to be a total loss, as the damage was beyond repair.
Findings
All four individuals on board sustained injuries during the accident.
The crash occurred during the approach to the runway.
The impact was located a few kilometers from the airport's landing surface.