On March 27, 2003, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration PK-WAY) operated by Air Regional was involved in an aviation accident near Mulia, Indonesia during takeoff. 4 people were killed. 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 into a mountainside during its initial climb from Mulia Airport, resulting in four fatalities.
What happened
During a recent flight departing from Mulia Airport, a twin engine aircraft encountered a fatal accident during the climb phase. While the aircraft was ascending to an altitude of approximately 7,000 feet, it impacted the slope of a nearby mountain. The impact caused the aircraft to crash.
As a result of the collision, there were 4 fatalities recorded, which included both pilots and two passengers. Additionally, the accident resulted in 12 injuries among the other occupants on board the aircraft. The incident occurred shortly after the departure from the airfield.